Paraveterinary workers in Norway

Paraveterinary workers in Norway, known as "{{lang|no|Dyrepleier}}{{-"}}, include veterinary nurses, veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants.

These workers are represented by the Norwegian Veterinary Nurse and Assistant Association (NDAF—Norsk dyrepleier- og assistentforening). The Norwegian veterinary nurse/technician education is a two-year university-level program taught exclusively at the Norwegian School of Veterinary Science. Prior to 2003 it was a one-year program followed by one year of practical experience.

Nurse/technician graduates of the school must apply for an official authorisation issued from the Norwegian Food Safety Authority (Mattilsynet) in order to use the title "Dyrepleier{{-"}}.{{cite web |title=Norsk dyrepleier- og assistentforening |publisher=NDAF |url=http://www.ndaf.no/english |accessdate=13 February 2010}}