The Federation of Veterinarians of Europe (FVE) represents veterinary associations in 38 countries through four Sections (UEVP, EASVO, UEVH, EVERI). As the umbrella organisation for the European veterinary profession, FVE works to influence EU and global policy, strengthen the profession, and facilitate knowledge exchange. Since 1975, FVE has served as a trusted, science-based advocate for animals, veterinarians, and society.
FVE’s Vision: FVE will ensure that our profession is trusted to safeguard the health and welfare of animals, people, and the planet.
From 2026 to 2030, veterinarians face major societal and professional shifts: digitalisation, climate change, geopolitical instability, global health threats, rising regulatory expectations, and workforce distribution challenges. Building on past achievements, FVE will strengthen trust by advancing animal health and welfare, improving One Health–One Welfare, enabling sustainable practice, reducing unnecessary administrative burdens, and ensuring the profession remains future-ready and resilient.
FVE’s Mission: The European veterinary profession, represented by FVE, is a science-led healthcare profession of over 330,000 veterinarians. We champion animal health and welfare, public health, safe food, and sustainable livelihoods. As One Health–One Welfare leaders, veterinarians protect animals, people, and the environment for a healthier tomorrow.
This strategy is built on a foundation of collaboration and insight into our previous strategic priorities to identify key areas where FVE can provide the most value– together we are stronger! Veterinary professionals are highly educated, skilled and trusted. We will focus on strengthening this trust by further advancing animal health and welfare, promoting the interconnected health and welfare of people, animals and the environment (One Health – One Welfare), advocating for sustainable practices, and reducing unnecessary bureaucracy to create a thriving profession equipped for the future. Guiding Strategic goals & High-level objectives are
- Advancing One Health-One Welfare leadership
- Empowering a future-ready, resilient and sustainability-oriented profession
- Strengthen advocacy and legislation empowering the veterinary role
- Strengthening the veterinary profession and the veterinary team
- Speaking with integrity, acting with transparency
Read the full strategy HERE.
