AFVAC : Association Française des Vétérinaires pour Animaux de Compagnie

What AFVAC : Association Française des Vétérinaires pour Animaux de Compagnie does

AFVAC (Association Française des Vétérinaires pour Animaux de Compagnie) is a non-profit professional association, registered under French loi 1901 and founded in 1958, headquartered in Paris with 46 employees. Its mission is the continuing education and professional development of companion-animal veterinarians, veterinary students, and Auxiliaires Spécialisés Vétérinaires (ASV) across France. The association operates a member-driven model in which volunteer veterinarians sit on the scientific committee, regional sections (14+ chapters) and specialised study groups (20+ groups covering surgery, dermatology, behaviour, imaging, exotic animals, etc.) deliver programming, and a national headquarters coordinates the central catalogue and congress operations.

The product portfolio is organised around three pillars. The first is 'Les Formations', a catalogue of 30+ specialty themes delivered through multi-day intensive modules (e.g. modular surgery plans priced at €3,900 per full-cycle vet), in-person regional courses (typically €144–€766 per two- to four-day session), virtual classes (Classe virtuelle), and on-demand replay (AFVAC Replay, Médiathèque). The second is 'AFVAC le Congrès', an annual national congress rotating across French cities (Lille 2016, Nantes 2017, Marseille 2018, Lyon 2019, e-Congrès 2020, Bordeaux 2021, Marseille 2022, Lille 2023, Lyon 2024, Marseille 2025, Lille 2026), with a parallel ASV-dedicated track drawing ~460 participants per edition and breeder-veterinarian sessions. The third is 'AFVAC Éditions', publishing two journals (Revue PratiqueVet, Revue Vétérinaire Clinique), individual articles, and specialised books (e.g. Thérapeutique cardiovasculaire du chien et du chat, 248 pages, €55). Quality of training actions is attested by AFNOR Qualiopi certification, and credentialed members authorise AFVAC to push training attestations directly to the CNOV (Conseil National de l'Ordre des Vétérinaires) for continuing-education credit management.

AFVAC's revenue model combines recurring membership dues, one-off training registration fees stratified by member / non-member / student rate, congress attendance and exhibition fees, and publication/book sales. Distribution is entirely direct through the national website catalogue, in-person training venues and the annual congress; the association is also a member of FAFAVAC, FECAVA and WSAVA, co-organises ASV programming with APFORM and AssAV, and integrates technically with the CNOV attestation pipeline. Reported 2025 participant satisfaction metrics include an NPS of 70.4 and a 98.31% recommendation rate.

Name

AFVAC : Association Française des Vétérinaires pour Animaux de Compagnie

Legal name

Association Française des Vétérinaires pour Animaux de Compagnie

Website

https://afvac.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AFVAC is a French loi 1901 non-profit association founded in 1958 that provides continuing education, an annual national congress, and peer-reviewed publications to companion-animal veterinarians, veterinary students, and ASV paraprofessionals across France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Continuing Education

NAICS

All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Healthcare Clinical Professions (CME/CE for Nurses, Allied Health, Pharmacy) (EDAAALAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Healthcare & Clinical Professional Development (CME/CE) (EDAGANAJ)

Keywords

• Veterinary continuing education
• Companion animal medicine
• Professional development
• Veterinary training programs
• Scientific veterinary publications

Headquarters

HQ city

France (National)

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership dues: Veterinarians pay annual membership fees to join AFVAC, gaining access to training programs, publications (Revue PratiqueVet, Revue Vétérinaire Clinique), congress events, and other member benefits.
2. Training course fees: AFVAC charges registration fees for its training catalog. Pricing varies by membership status (AFVAC member vs. non-member) and participant type (veterinarian, student, ASV). Multi-day intensive courses and modular training plans carry higher fees.
3. Congress attendance fees: The annual AFVAC Le Congrès event charges registration fees for attendance. Separate tracks exist for veterinarians, ASV (Auxiliaires Spécialisés Vétérinaires), and breeders. Additional revenue comes from the commercial exhibition.
4. Publication and book sales: AFVAC publishes the Revue PratiqueVet and Revue Vétérinaire Clinique, and sells individual books and articles through its Librairie (e.g., Thérapeutique cardiovasculaire du chien et du chat at 55 EUR TTC).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

AFVAC is a French non-profit professional association delivering continuing education and professional development for companion animal veterinarians. Its core offerings are a training catalog spanning 30+ specialty themes (surgery, cardiology, dermatology, behavior, imaging, etc.), an annual national congress (AFVAC le Congrès), modular training plans (Plans Modulaires), peer-reviewed veterinary publications (Revue PratiqueVet, Revue Vétérinaire Clinique), and an online bookstore (Librairie). Training is delivered in-person across France, through virtual classes (Classe virtuelle), and via on-demand replay (AFVAC Replay).

Product overview

AFVAC is a non-profit professional association (association loi 1901) founded in 1958, providing continuing education and professional development for veterinarians and veterinary support staff in France. Its product portfolio is organized around three pillars: (1) Les Formations — a catalog of courses across 30+ specialty themes (surgery, cardiology, dermatology, imaging, behavior, etc.), delivered through modular training plans (Plans Modulaires), in-person sessions, virtual classes, and practical wetlab workshops; (2) AFVAC le Congrès — an annual national congress with an ASV-dedicated track (ASV le Congrès) and companion breeder meetings (Rencontres Éleveurs-Vétérinaires); and (3) AFVAC Éditions — publishing two veterinary journals (Revue PratiqueVet, Revue Vétérinaire Clinique), a bookstore (Librairie), a digital media library (Médiathèque), and an on-demand video platform (AFVAC Replay). Training is delivered nationally through the National headquarters and 14+ regional sections (Sections Régionales) and 20+ specialized study groups (Groupes d'Étude) including GEC (surgery), GEIM (medical imaging), GEDAC (dermatology), GECAF (behavior), GENAC (exotic pets), and others. A dedicated Training in English program serves international participants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AFVAC Les Formations (Training Catalog)

Quantifiable outcome

• 98.31% of participants recommend AFVAC training
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FAFAVAC (Fédération des Associations Francophones Vétérinaires pour Animaux de Compagnie)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAFVAC is a member of FAFAVAC, the Federation of Francophone Companion Animal Veterinary Associations, contributing to the network of French-speaking veterinary organizations.
• FECAVA (Federation of European Companion Animal Veterinary Associations)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAFVAC is a member of FECAVA, the European federation representing companion animal veterinary associations across Europe, facilitating cross-border professional collaboration.
• WSAVA (World Small Animal Veterinary Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAFVAC is a member of the WSAVA, the global veterinary community organization, connecting French companion animal veterinarians with the worldwide professional community.
• APFORMcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAPFORM co-organizes ASV le Congrès with AFVAC and AssAV. APFORM also manages continuing education modules for ASV and handles funding/claiming through OPCO-EP for veterinary practice staff.
• AssAV (Association des Auxiliaires Spécialisés Vétérinaires)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAssAV co-organizes ASV le Congrès with AFVAC and APFORM, providing specialized content and reach into the ASV professional community in France.
• CNOV (Conseil National de l'Ordre des Vétérinaires)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAFVAC transmits training completion attestations to the CNOV for veterinarians' continuing education point management in France. Members authorize AFVAC to push attestations to the CNOV system.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• NAVC (North American Veterinary Community): Large US-based veterinary CE organization hosting VMX (Veterinary Meeting & Expo) and operating VetFolio for online CE. NAVC is the North American scale-equivalent of AFVAC, running a flagship annual congress plus digital learning.
• BSAVA (British Small Animal Veterinary Association): UK national association providing continuing education, an annual congress (BSAVA Congress), peer-reviewed publications (JSAP), and resources for companion animal veterinarians. BSAVA is the most direct structural and functional equivalent of AFVAC in another market.
• SCIVAC (Società Culturale Italiana Veterinari per Animali da Compagnia): Italian companion animal veterinary association providing postgraduate CE, congresses, and specialist training for small animal vets. SCIVAC is the closest Italian peer to AFVAC in scope and member-driven operating model.
• Improve International: Commercial provider of structured postgraduate veterinary CE programs (GP Certificate, PG Certificate, modular training plans) across Europe. Improve International directly competes with AFVAC's modular training plans and Plans Modulaires in adjacent geographies.
• VIN (Veterinary Information Network): US-founded online veterinary community and CE platform offering peer discussion, clinical references, and continuing education to a global subscriber base. VIN is the closest direct competitor to AFVAC Replay and the digital Médiathèque arm.
• AVEPA (Asociación de Veterinarios Españoles Especialistas en Pequeños Animales): Spanish national association of companion animal veterinary specialists delivering CE, scientific publications, and an annual congress for small animal practitioners. AVEPA mirrors AFVAC's mandate and operating model on the Iberian market.

Others

• Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS): UK regulatory and professional body for veterinary surgeons handling credentials and CE frameworks but not direct CE delivery. RCVS is an ecosystem counterpart to AFVAC's role in France rather than a head-to-head competitor.
• CNOV (Conseil National de l'Ordre des Vétérinaires): French national regulatory and disciplinary body for veterinarians that manages continuing education point accreditation via the IFCV system. CNOV is an ecosystem participant rather than a CE competitor, since AFVAC pushes attestations directly into the CNOV system.

Regional players

• DVG (Deutsche Veterinärmedizinische Gesellschaft): German veterinary medical society providing continuing education, specialist certification (Fachtierarzt), and congresses, but with a broader species scope than AFVAC's companion-animal focus. DVG is a regional European peer serving Germany.

Broad incumbents

• WSAVA (World Small Animal Veterinary Association): Global federation of companion animal veterinary associations; AFVAC is a member. WSAVA operates at a global coordination level rather than direct CE delivery, making it a broader incumbent in AFVAC's category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/AFVACvideo
• Facebookfacebook.com/AFVAC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/afvac

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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