The Ukrainian Veterinary Alliance, in cooperation with Polissia National University, announces enrollment for the advanced veterinary training program:   VetExpert 360° — Comprehensive Upgrade of Professional Competencies   This program is designed to support veterinarians in Ukraine by providing up-to-date knowledge aligned with modern industry standards and new veterinary legislation.

As of 2026, important changes to the licensing of veterinary practice and the circulation of veterinary medicinal products have come into force in Ukraine. These changes affect every veterinarian, clinic, pharmacy, and retailer working with veterinary medicines. The Ukrainian Veterinary Alliance (VAU) has prepared this practical overview of the key requirements. What Activities Require a Licence? Under Article 7 of the Law of Ukraine 'On Licensing of Business Activities', the following activities are subject to mandatory licensing:

On 20 January 2026, the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed Law of Ukraine No. 4718-IX of 16 December 2025 “On Amendments to Certain Laws of Ukraine Aimed at Aligning Regulation in the Field of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Welfare with Acts of European Union Law”. The Law was adopted by the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine following a submission by the Parliamentary Committee on Agrarian and Land Policy.   A Key Step Towards European Integration The adopted Law represents an important milestone in Ukraine’s European integration process and establishes the legal framework for the comprehensive implementation of EU-aligned approaches in the following areas: