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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 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 Veterinary Pathologists

The primary objectives of the European College of Veterinary Pathologists (ECVP) are: To advance veterinary pathology in Europe, supporting research and elevating veterinarians' expertise in this domain. To provide clear guidelines for specialization in veterinary pathology. To conduct thorough examinations, certifying veterinarians as  EBVS® European Veterinary Specialists in Pathology. To organize continuous educational courses, ensuring professionals stay updated in the field. To foster research and ensure wide dissemination of knowledge in veterinary pathology to both peers and the broader community.

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 Zoological Medicine

European College of Zoological Medicine (ECZM) Objectives: To promote research and elevate the proficiency of veterinarians in zoological medicine in Europe. To establish guidelines for post-graduate education, guiding the pathway to becoming a EBVS® European Veterinary Specialist in Zoological Medicine. To administer examinations and certify veterinarians as  EBVS® European Veterinary Specialists in Zoological Medicine. To advocate for communication and the distribution of knowledge about zoological medicine, emphasizing the essential role of ECZM members in matters related to health, welfare, and biosecurity in zoological care, management, and medicine.

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.

European College of Veterinary Dermatology

The primary objectives of the European College of Veterinary Dermatology (ECVD) are: To elevate the standard of veterinary dermatology, emphasizing research and the continuous advancement of the field, ensuring the highest level of care for animals with skin conditions. To provide and uphold stringent guidelines for postgraduate education, directing veterinarians towards the revered title of European Veterinary Specialists® in Veterinary Dermatology. To oversee rigorous examinations and certify veterinarians as European Veterinary Specialists® in Veterinary Dermatology, validating their proficiency and commitment to the discipline. To foster open communication, knowledge-sharing, and collaborative learning in veterinary dermatology amongst veterinary professionals and the broader public, highlighting the pivotal role of research and knowledge dissemination in this specialty.

European College of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia

The primary objectives of the European College of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia (ECVAA) are: To enhance the study and practice of veterinary anaesthesia, analgesia, and intensive care in Europe through dedicated research and by bolstering the proficiency of veterinarians in these specialities. To devise guidelines and standards for postgraduate education, laying a clear path for veterinarians to achieve the title of  EBVS® European Veterinary Specialist in Anaesthesia and Analgesia. To manage examinations and certify veterinarians as European Veterinary Specialists in Anaesthesia, Analgesia, and Intensive Care, ensuring they uphold the highest standards of care. To promote communication, ongoing education, and the sharing of expertise in veterinary anaesthesia, analgesia, and intensive care among veterinary professionals and the broader community, emphasizing the importance of research and continuous advancements in these fields.

European College of Veterinary and Comparative Nutrition

The primary objectives of the European College of Veterinary and Comparative Nutrition (ECVCN) are: To enhance the quality of animal health care in Europe by fostering research in veterinary nutrition and raising the expertise of veterinarians in this speciality. To craft guidelines and standards for postgraduate education, guiding veterinarians towards achieving the title of  EBVS® European Veterinary Specialists in Veterinary Nutrition. To administer examinations and certify veterinarians as  EBVS® European Veterinary Specialists in Veterinary Nutrition, ensuring they maintain the pinnacle of professional standards. To stimulate communication, continuous education, and the dissemination of expertise in veterinary nutrition amongst veterinary professionals and the wider community, emphasizing the vitality of research and the latest advancements in the field.

European College of Animal Welfare and Behavioural Medicine

The objectives of the European College of Animal Welfare and Behavioural Medicine (ECAWBM) are: To elevate expertise in Animal Welfare Science, Ethics and Law (AWSEL) and Behavioural Medicine in Companion Animals (BM) in Europe. To be a leading referral resource in these two veterinary specialities. To refine health care emphasis on AWSEL and BM, informing owners, professionals, and authorities, including European legislative bodies. To champion specialized training and research in AWSEL and BM within veterinary schools. To certify EBVS® European Veterinary Specialists in AWSEL and BM to maintain utmost proficiency. To shape post-graduate education with structured guidelines. To drive continual advancements in AWSEL and BM, organizing related courses. To champion sustainable and responsible practices in AWSEL and BM for all animals. To prioritize research and knowledge-sharing in the field.

European College of Veterinary Public Health

The primary objectives of the European College of Veterinary Public Health (ECVPH) are to: Advance veterinary public health, including subspecialties of population medicine and food science in Europe, while enhancing the expertise of practitioners. Establish guidelines for specialization in veterinary public health. Qualify veterinarians as  EBVS® European Veterinary Specialists in Public Health to serve diverse livestock populations and their owners, ensuring elevated service quality for the public. Promote research, knowledge, and communication in the veterinary public health domain.
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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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