The European College of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia (ECVAA) is the central authority regulating and certifying the standards of Specialization in Veterinary Anaesthesia in Europe.

The ECVAA is a member of the European Board of Veterinary Specialisation (EBVS), the authority responsible for the standards of all Veterinary Specialization in Europe.

The ECVAA was established as an independent organization of the Association of Veterinary Anaesthetists (AVA) by decision of the General Meeting of the AVA on April 26th, 1993.

The College was inaugurated on January 1st, 1995 and was formally registered in the Netherlands on May 22nd, 1997.

The ECVAA runs in association with the AVA. The AVA is the "shop window" for veterinary anaesthesia, dealing with political issues, running scientific meetings and supporting education. The ECVAA deals with certification and maintenance of the standards of Specialization in Veterinary Anaesthesia.

Together, the ECVAA and the AVA seek to improve the standards of veterinary anaesthesia across Europe. The College runs under its Constitution. Further information on the aims of the college, requirements for admission, enrolment as a Diploma candidate and training requirements are set out in the ECVAA Guide.