Veterinary nurses (as well as veterinary

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, administrative personnel, and laboratory assistants) have been represented in Sweden since 1997 by ''Riksföreningen Anställda Inom Djursjukvården'' (RAID—The Swedish National Association of Veterinary Employees). Education consists of a two-year 80 credit post-secondary program at the

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(SLU). RAID has also devised a distance learning course for experienced nurses and organizes continuing education for para-professionals in the equine and small-animal sectors.

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