- UAB Microcredential
- Code: 5188/101
- 101th edition
- Modality: Face to face
- Credits: 2 ECTS
- Start date: 03/11/2025
- Finish date: 31/12/2025
- Places: 75
- Orientation: Professional
- Price: 200 €
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Special price 60 €
Group of application: Amount with the NextGenerationUE Fund discount applied
- Teaching language: Catalan (60%), Spanish (30%), English (10%)
- Location: Col·legi Oficial de Veterinaris de Barcelona: Avinguda República Argentina, 25 - 08023 Barcelona
Veterinary professionals and municipal technicians play a key role in the protection and welfare of animals, especially in an increasingly demanding legal context. This course addresses the new obligations arising from Spanish Law 7/2023 and offers specialized, practical training to act with objective criteria in the management and control of zoological facilities.
The course aims to provide the necessary tools to correctly apply animal protection regulations, develop Hygiene and Prophylaxis Programs (HPP) tailored to each type of facility, assess animal welfare using scientific indicators, monitor traceability to prevent illegal trade, and respond effectively to inspections and incidents.
This course is promoted by the Official College of Veterinarians of Barcelona and the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (COVB), and features a teaching team of experts in clinical practice, regulations, and animal welfare. You will receive up-to-date content, a practical approach, and a comprehensive perspective adapted to the realities of professional practice.
Training with us ensures effective, evidence-based intervention aligned with the latest legal and scientific standards in animal protection.
- Community Medicine Block.
- Animal Welfare Block. Companion animals (cat and dog) and the most common exotic species.
- Exotics Block.
- Municipal or regional technician in the control and inspection of zoological facilities and animal-related establishments.
- Veterinary advisor in animal welfare and the development of Hygiene and Prophylaxis Programs (HPP) for organizations or public administrations.
- Animal welfare and protection inspector for public administrations or partner entities.
- Consultant in animal protection regulations and traceability of companion and exotic animals.
The course aims to provide the necessary tools to correctly apply animal protection regulations, develop Hygiene and Prophylaxis Programs (HPP) tailored to each type of facility, assess animal welfare using scientific indicators, monitor traceability to prevent illegal trade, and respond effectively to inspections and incidents.
This course is promoted by the Official College of Veterinarians of Barcelona and the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (COVB), and features a teaching team of experts in clinical practice, regulations, and animal welfare. You will receive up-to-date content, a practical approach, and a comprehensive perspective adapted to the realities of professional practice.
Training with us ensures effective, evidence-based intervention aligned with the latest legal and scientific standards in animal protection.
Contents
- General Block. Introduction. Regulations and competent authorities.- Community Medicine Block.
- Animal Welfare Block. Companion animals (cat and dog) and the most common exotic species.
- Exotics Block.
Career opportunities
- Clinical veterinarian specialized in animal collectives (zoological facilities, shelters, authorized breeders, etc.).- Municipal or regional technician in the control and inspection of zoological facilities and animal-related establishments.
- Veterinary advisor in animal welfare and the development of Hygiene and Prophylaxis Programs (HPP) for organizations or public administrations.
- Animal welfare and protection inspector for public administrations or partner entities.
- Consultant in animal protection regulations and traceability of companion and exotic animals.
Scholarships and financial aid
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Coordinating centres
Escuela de Formación Permanente
Collaborating centres
Col·legi Oficinal de Veterinaris de Barcelona
Contact
Montserrat Casal Sánchez
Phone: 932112466