Designated veterinarian and technical direction of the program
We take on the designated veterinarian role and the technical direction of the animal care and use program, providing independent veterinary judgement, availability and regulatory responsibility as an external service.
Every establishment that houses animals for scientific purposes needs a designated veterinarian to safeguard their welfare and solid technical direction of the animal care and use program.
We take on that nominal and technical responsibility as an external service: designated veterinarian, oversight of the veterinary care program and support to the animal welfare body. We bring independent veterinary judgement, proven experience across many establishments and availability adapted to your needs.
We work as an operations consultancy and execute the projects the program requires, keeping your team leading the day-to-day and reinforcing it with technical direction and regulatory responsibility.
Frequently asked questions
What is a designated veterinarian and when is it mandatory?
The designated veterinarian is the role, required by Directive 2010/63/EU and its national transpositions, responsible for advising on the welfare and treatment of the animals housed at an establishment. Every user, breeding or supplying establishment must have one.
This role can be filled internally or externally. At Kenkox we act as an external designated veterinarian, providing independence, availability and proven experience across many establishments.
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