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Welcome to EBVS, European Board of Veterinary Specialisation

 Committed to ensure the highest quality of veterinary medicine in Europe by specialisation
for better quality of life of animals and people.

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Veterinary Specialist Colleges

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Colleges

European College of Veterinary Clinical Pathology

The primary objectives of the European College of Veterinary Clinical Pathology (ECVCP) are: To advance the field of veterinary clinical pathology, emphasizing the development, application, and interpretation of diagnostic laboratory procedures essential for monitoring animal health and the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of animal diseases. This expertise extends to companion, agricultural, and laboratory animals, as well as aquatic, zoo animals, and wildlife. To set forth guidelines and standards for postgraduate education, leading veterinarians towards the esteemed title of  EBVS® European Veterinary Specialists in Veterinary Clinical Pathology. To oversee examinations and certify veterinarians as  EBVS® European Veterinary Specialists in Veterinary Clinical Pathology, ensuring they meet the highest standards of expertise and professionalism. To foster communication, continuous learning, and knowledge distribution in veterinary clinical pathology amongst veterinary professionals and the wider community, underlining the importance of research and the continuous evolution in the discipline.

European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine – Companion Animals

The primary objectives of the European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine – Companion Animals (ECVIM-CA) are: To champion advancements in companion animal internal medicine, cardiology, and oncology. This ensures continuous growth in research, innovation, and best practices in these specialized fields. To define clear and comprehensive guidelines for post-graduate education, ensuring that veterinarians are thoroughly prepared to specialize in areas of companion animal internal medicine, cardiology, or oncology. To diligently conduct examinations, subsequently certifying veterinarians as  EBVS® European Veterinary Specialists in Companion Animal Internal Medicine, Cardiology, and Oncology. This process ensures that only the most skilled and knowledgeable professionals attain this recognition. To cultivate a thriving community where knowledge sharing is paramount. This includes promoting research, facilitating specialized training programs, organizing continuing educational courses, and championing the dissemination of knowledge in companion animal internal medicine, cardiology, and oncology among veterinary professionals and the broader public.

European College of Veterinary Surgeons

European College of Veterinary Surgeons (ECVS) Objectives: To foster research and elevate the competency of veterinarians in veterinary surgery for both small and large animals across Europe. To establish guidelines for post-graduate education, paving the way to become a  EBVS® European Veterinary Specialist in Veterinary Surgery. To conduct examinations and certify veterinarians as  EBVS® European Veterinary Specialists in Veterinary Surgery. To promote communication and the dissemination of knowledge regarding veterinary surgery among veterinary professionals and the wider public.

European College of Porcine Health Management

The primary objectives of the European College of Porcine Health Management (ECPHM) are to advance porcine health management in Europe by enhancing the health and welfare of pigs, ensuring the production of safe and high-quality pork products for consumers, and bolstering the economic profitability of the sector through expert care, all while respecting the environment for sustainable agriculture. The ECPHM has set benchmarks for  EBVS® European Veterinary Specialists in Porcine Health. The college is responsible for: Formulating methods for postgraduate teaching in porcine health management, primarily via residency programs. Training and qualifying professionals as specialists in porcine health management. Certifying veterinarians as specialists in the field. Setting standards for post-graduate education in porcine health. Championing advancements in porcine health management. Designing and offering continuous educational courses in the specialty. Encouraging research in porcine health and facilitating knowledge sharing.

European College of Animal Reproduction

The primary goals of the European College of Animal Reproduction (ECAR) are: To elevate expertise in animal reproduction in Europe, encompassing reproductive medicine, surgery, and biotechnology. To establish, train, and certify EBVS® European Veterinary Specialists in animal reproduction. To devise comprehensive post-graduate education guidelines essential for specialization in animal reproduction. To conduct examinations and qualify veterinarians as specialists to benefit the veterinary patient, owners, and the wider public. To promote research, knowledge expansion, and its dissemination in the field of animal reproduction.

European College of Small Ruminant Health Management

The primary objectives of the European College of Small Ruminant Health Management (ECSRHM) are: To advance veterinary expertise in small ruminant health management, encompassing sheep and goats, by championing research and elevating the capabilities of veterinarians in this speciality. To formulate guidelines and benchmarks for postgraduate education, ensuring veterinarians are on a clear trajectory to attain the title of European Veterinary Specialist® in Small Ruminant Health Management. To organize examinations and certify veterinarians as European Veterinary Specialists® in Small Ruminant Health Management, while fostering a consistent, evidence-based medicine (EBM) approach. To facilitate communication, continuous education, and the distribution of knowledge in small ruminant health management amongst both professionals and the wider audience, underpinning the significance of original scientific research and contributions to pertinent literature.

European College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging

The primary objectives of the European College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging (ECVDI) are: To spearhead advancements in veterinary diagnostic imaging, emphasizing research, innovation, and refining methodologies, thus enhancing the proficiency of veterinarians in this specialization. To lay down robust guidelines for specialization, facilitating veterinarians on their journey to achieve the esteemed title of  EBVS® European Veterinary Specialists in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging. To meticulously conduct examinations and subsequently qualify veterinarians as  EBVS® European Veterinary Specialists in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging, endorsing their unparalleled expertise in the field. To stimulate an environment of continual learning, fostering communication and the free flow of knowledge about diagnostic imaging among veterinary professionals, ultimately benefiting both the public and the broader animal healthcare community by safeguarding them from unqualified practitioners.

European College of Laboratory Animal Medicine

European College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ECLAM) The main goal of ECLAM is to enhance expertise in laboratory animal medicine. This is achieved by: Establishing graduate teaching methods, particularly through residency programs in laboratory animal medicine Training and certifying veterinarians as EBVS® European Veterinary Specialists in Laboratory Animal Medicine Setting guidelines for post-graduate education Championing improvements in laboratory animal welfare and medicine Organizing ongoing educational courses in laboratory animal medicine. Conducting scientific research

European College of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology

European College of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology (ECVPT) Objectives: To advance veterinary and related biological sciences, as well as animal health care in Europe, by promoting research and heightening the skills of veterinarians in veterinary pharmacology and toxicology. To establish guidelines for post-graduate education, serving as prerequisites for becoming a  EBVS® European Veterinary Specialist in veterinary pharmacology and toxicology. To conduct examinations and qualify veterinarians as  EBVS® European Veterinary Specialists in Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, ensuring the provision of expert care to the veterinary patient, its owner, and the general public. To foster communication and share knowledge regarding veterinary pharmacology and toxicology among veterinary peers and the wider community.

European College of Equine Internal Medicine

The primary objectives of the European College of Equine Internal Medicine (ECEIM) are to advance the level of expertise in care for horses, ponies, donkeys, mules and other equidae with medical diseases. The college’s purpose serves to advance equine internal medicine. The college oversees: Developing methods of graduate teaching in equine internal medicine, especially through residency programmes Training,  examining and certifying candidates for EBVS® European Veterinary Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine Providing guidelines for post-graduate education Promoting advances in equine internal medicine, and  Developing and organising continuing educational courses in equine internal medicine Encouraging research and other contributions to knowledge relating to pathogenesis, diagnosis, therapy, prevention, and its control of diseases directly or indirectly affecting equidae, Promoting communication and dissemination of this knowledge.
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EBVS® is a European organisation focussed on veterinary specialisation in the Member States of the European Union and its neighbours, particularly Switzerland and Norway. EBVS specialists are also found in other countries.

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