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How to join?

Any individual engaged in working life or studying within higher education is welcome to join an Akava affiliate union. The unions welcome students, employees, self-employed professionals and entrepreneurs. The jaseneksi.fi service will help you in finding a suitable union on the basis of your field of education or your degree.

If you are in working life, you can contact the shop steward or representative of Akava unions at your workplace and they will assist you in selecting a suitable union.


The Finnish Veterinary Association

The Finnish Veterinary Association further acts as a negotiating body on veterinary, professional, societal, commercial and social issues. It also engages in other activities that further its members' interests and promote their joint aspirations. The association was established in 1892.

The purpose of the Finnish Veterinary Association is to act as a link between its members; to promote veterinary science and the practice of veterinary medicine in Finland; and to care for the professional, societal, commercial and social interests of veterinarians as well as their joint aspirations.

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Who can join

Veterinary students, licensed veterinarians.

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