Following the SymbiOsteo congress – The Congress of Animal Osteopathy, I had the opportunity to be interviewed by La Semaine Vétérinaire alongside several representatives of the veterinary profession. This contribution allowed me to bring, on behalf of the UFEOA, a student's perspective on the situation and developments in animal osteopathy in 2019.
Although animal osteopathy has been regulated since 2011, the examinations designed to officially recognise the competencies of animal osteopaths were only introduced from 2017 onwards. Two years into this process, considerable thought was being given to supporting the structuring of the profession and the evolution of its regulatory framework, against a backdrop marked by the growing number of training establishments.
This period also raised important issues around the quality of training, the clarity of professional pathways and the support given to students in the face of regulatory changes to the profession. Through this article, I wanted to share the perspective of the student I was at the time, deeply committed to a rigorous, well-regulated practice built in collaboration with those working in the veterinary field.
This interview was also an opportunity to express students' desire to play an active part in the evolution of the profession, through an approach based on interprofessional dialogue, recognition of skills and respect for the legal framework.
