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Funding

Fund your training, any time.

VETCYT is now DataDock-listed and Qualiopi-certified (No. 84 69 17848 69). Our courses meet the criteria of quality decree no. 2015-790 and are eligible for the main professional training funding schemes.

Updated: 30/01/2026

Based on your status

Two schemes for you, salaried or self-employed.

Salaried

OPCO-EP

Skills Operator for Local Businesses. Replaced Actalians on 1 January 2020 for salaried veterinarians.

All courses including e-learning, from 4 cumulative hours
  • ✓ Tuition costs covered
  • ✓ Online courses accepted if total duration > 4 hours
  • ⚠ Application to finalise 3 weeks before the start of the course
  • 🌐 www.opcoep.fr
Self-employed

FIFPL

Interprofessional Training Fund for Self-Employed Professionals — for independent veterinarians.

Sessions ≥ 6 consecutive hours topic 'clinical biology'
  • ✓ Funding per current FIFPL scale
  • ⚠ Only sessions of at least 6 consecutive hours are eligible
  • 📞 Dedicated contact for vets:
  • Ms Cretu — Monday to Thursday, 11 am to 12 pm — +33 1 55 80 50 00
  • 🌐 www.fifpl.fr

VETCYT is a training organisation registered under number 84 69 17848 69. This registration does not constitute State approval.

How to build your application

4 steps to get your training funded.

1

Pre-registration

Choose your course and contact us to get your quote and Qualiopi training agreement.

2

Funding application

Submit your file to your OPCO-EP or FIFPL with our agreement and detailed programme.

3

Funding approval

Average time: 2 to 4 weeks. You receive funding approval with the validated amount.

4

Start

Final registration and platform access. We handle invoicing directly with your OPCO.

FAQ

Everything you need to know.

No. The two schemes cannot be combined because they target different statuses (salaried vs self-employed). However, the business owner training tax credit (CIFCE) can be combined with either.

Standard processing time is 2 to 4 weeks for OPCO-EP, and about 3 weeks for FIFPL. We recommend submitting your file at least 1 month before your intended start date.

A refusal is rare for Qualiopi courses. If it happens, we support you in revising the application or offer a payment plan so you can still attend.

No. You pay us for the course, and OPCO then reimburses you directly according to the approved funding amount. We do not offer direct (third-party) payment arrangements.

We advise against it: if the application is refused because the course started before approval, you will no longer be eligible for funding for that course.

Dive deeper

Dedicated pages by funding scheme.

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OPCO-EP veterinary training

Full guide for salaried vets: online steps, deadlines, eligible e-learning.

Read the guide → 🏥

FIFPL funding

For self-employed vets: Ms Cretu, clinical biology topic, sessions 6 h+.

Read the guide → ✅

Our Qualiopi certification

The 7 National Quality Standard criteria met by VETCYT since decree 2015-790.

Learn more →

Need help?

We build your application with you.

Training agreement, official programme, Qualiopi proofs: we provide everything needed for your OPCO.

Request a quote +33 4 28 29 29 13