ACOVENE has established accreditation standards for programs based on the needs of employers, veterinary nurses and educators, all of which groups are represented within the organization The accreditation system of Acovene is being supported by the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe, the UEVP, the Federation of European Companion Animal Veterinary Associations and Vetnnet The purpose of Acovene is to improve and maintain standards in veterinary nurse education via the accreditation and ongoing monitoring of veterinary nurse programs within Europe