European College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation

European College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation (ECVSMR) Objectives:

  • To promote research and heighten the competency of veterinarians in the multidisciplinary specialty of veterinary sports medicine and rehabilitation in Europe. This encompasses the comprehensive examination, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of sport and work-related injuries/disorders, utilizing a holistic approach central to which are controlled exercise, functional training, and various therapeutic modalities.
  • To establish guidelines for post-graduate education, serving as prerequisites for becoming a  EBVS® European Veterinary Specialist in Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation.
  • To conduct examinations and certify veterinarians as  EBVS® European Veterinary Specialists in Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation.
  • To bolster communication and knowledge dissemination about veterinary sports medicine and rehabilitation among veterinary professionals and the broader public.

Board Member

President
Dr. Maarten Oosterlinck
Past-president
Dr. Barbara BOCKSTAHLER
Vice president
Prof. Zoran Vrbanac
Treasurer
Dr. Oliver Harms
Secretary
Dr. Yves SAMOY