The European College of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia (ECVAA) is the central authority regulating and certifying the standards of Specialisation in Veterinary Anaesthesia and Pain Management (analgesia) in Europe.
Specialist veterinary anaesthetists play a key role in anaesthesia and analgesia in all animal species and bring a deep understanding of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology and pharmacology to the practice of anaesthesia.
Veterinary anaesthesia specialists collaborate closely with colleagues in other disciplines, such as surgery, internal medicine, diagnostic imaging and critical care.
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Obituary: Professor Barbara M.Q. Weaver, BVetMed, PhD, DVA, DipECVAA, FRCA, FRCVS.
With the death of Professor Barbara Weaver on the 4th April at the age of 98 our speciality has lost one of its early and influential pioneers. She was born on 29th September 1927, grew up in Woking and qualified as MRCVS at Royal Veterinary College in 1949. On qualifying she joined the staff of the RVC as a house surgeon to Mr Gordon Knight who was pioneering thoracic surgery in the dog. He was working with Dr. Jan Hewer a consultant anaesthetist at the Middlesex Hospital who encouraged Barbara and Dr. Leslie Hall, who was a PhD student at the time and this resulted in the publication of the seminal paper “Balanced anaesthesia in the dog and cat”. In 1957 she moved to the University of Bristol as a lecturer in veterinary surgery with responsibility for anaesthesia where she spent the rest of her career.
In 1964 she was one of the 6 who met to form the AVAGBI and served as its first secretary and subsequently its President. At the same time the RCVS, led by Sir William Weipers with Professors Gray and Mushin and individuals responsible for anaesthesia in the veterinary schools, of which Barbara was one, established the DVA of which she was a foundation diplomate and first examiner.
Her initial research was on the development of apparatus for inhalational anaesthesia in large animals including ventilators. Based on this work she was awarded her PhD in 1964 and the Fellowship of the RCVS in 1970. The RCVS awarded her the Livesey medal for work preventing pain in animals in 1971. Academically she collaborated in research with Professor William Mapleson of Cardiff on the pharmacokinetics of anaesthetic agents.
She was one of the “Grandfathers” of the European College of Veterinary Anaesthesia who developed the constitution of the European College of Veterinary Anaesthesia and the establishment of the Colleges Diploma. Professor Weaver regularly interacted with medical anaesthetists and was an honorary member of the Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland and a past -President of the Southwest Society of Anaesthetists. She was awarded the Faculty Medal of the College of Anaesthetists and in 2001 the Honorary Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetists. Professor Weaver was an honorary Veterinary Surgeon to the Royal Smithfield Show and in the last century developed oxygen masks for cattle in the then polluted atmosphere of London in December.
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Prof. Eddie Clutton presented with the BVA Advancement of Veterinary Science Award (Dalrymple-Champneys Cup and Medal)
The British Veterinary Association presented the BVA Advancement of Veterinary Science Award (Dalrymple-Champneys Cup and Medal) to Eddie Clutton at last night’s first BVA Awards Dinner at the five-star London Marriott Hotel Canary Wharf.
Read more here.
On November 23, 2023, at a solemn public meeting of the School of Veterinary Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, Professor Yves Moens was awarded an honorary doctorate. The ceremony, keeping to the ritual, was deeply humane and moving.
More photos here.
"The AVMA is honored to present Dr. Sheilah Robertson with the 2023 AVMA Animal Welfare Award, acknowledging her significant contributions to the field of animal welfare and her unwavering dedication to improving the lives of animals," said Dr. Lori Teller, president of the AVMA. "Through her research, leadership, education and advocacy, Dr. Robertson has demonstrated a lifetime commitment to advancing the wellbeing of animals and has made a lasting impact on the veterinary profession."
To read the citation for Dr Robertson, please click here.
Cynthia Trim Morpheus Award 2023
Professor Trim received the ECVAA Morpheus Award at the WCVAA Conference in Sydney, 2023. Cynthia joins the company of a number of ECVAA diplomates who have been recognised for their achievements in the world of veterinary anaesthesia, and we are delighted to celebrate her success. To read the citation for Professor Trim, please click here.
Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia is published on behalf of the Association of Veterinary Anaesthetists and the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia and is the official journal of the following organisations:
- European College of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia,
- Veterinary Technician Anaesthesia Society,
- Academy of Veterinary Technician Anaesthetists,
- International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management.
Association of Veterinary Anaesthetists
ECVAA works closely with the Association of Veterinary Anaesthetists (AVA). The AVA is an active, enthusiastic group of veterinary surgeons and others (e.g. researchers, technicians, pharmacologists) who share an interest in animal anaesthesia, analgesia and animal welfare. They hold meetings twice a year at various venues in Europe which are open to all those who share their common interest.
The association brings together over 450 veterinary professionals working in more than 35 countries!
Website: https://ava.eu.com
Important dates
September 2026
- Acceptance of publications
Deadline for acceptance of publication prior to sitting Part B exams
November 2026
- Part B Exams 2026
Part B Exams will be held using remote software
December 2026
- Part A Exam Application
Deadline to submit application and pay fee for next Part A exams
January 2027
- ECVAA Diplomate Annual Fee
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