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European College of Veterinary Microbiology

The primary objectives of the European College of Veterinary Microbiology (ECVM) are: To champion the advancement of veterinary microbiology across all European nations. This involves fostering in-depth research, pushing boundaries of knowledge, and ensuring the continual improvement of veterinary medical services for the benefit of the public. To formulate and implement precise guidelines for post-graduate education, providing a structured pathway for veterinarians aspiring to specialize in veterinary microbiology. To conduct rigorous examinations and subsequently certify veterinarians as  EBVS® European Veterinary Specialists in veterinary microbiology. This recognition not only assures the competency of the professionals but also ensures the provision of expert care to animals affected by microbiological diseases. To facilitate an environment where continuous learning is encouraged. This includes promoting advances in veterinary microbiology, organizing continuing educational courses, and emphasizing the significance of research. Equally crucial is the dissemination of this expansive knowledge among veterinary peers and the wider community.

European Veterinary Parasitology College

European Veterinary Parasitology College (EVPC) Objectives: To promote research and elevate the proficiency of veterinarians in veterinary parasitology, focusing on the epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, therapy, and control of parasitic diseases impacting animals. To establish guidelines for post-graduate education, guiding the pathway to becoming a  EBVS® European Veterinary Specialist in Veterinary Parasitology. To administer examinations and certify veterinarians as  EBVS® European Veterinary Specialists in Veterinary Parasitology. To foster the development of a new generation of skilled and experienced veterinary parasitologists to meet Europe's future veterinary needs in teaching, diagnostic laboratory work, industry, and research, while also advocating for communication and knowledge-sharing in the field of veterinary parasitology.

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 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 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 Veterinary Dental College

European Veterinary Dental College (EVDC) Objectives: To foster research and elevate the proficiency of veterinarians in the art and science of veterinary dentistry. To establish guidelines for post-graduate education, guiding the pathway to becoming a  EBVS® European Veterinary Specialist in Veterinary Dentistry. To administer examinations and certify veterinarians as EBVS® European Veterinary Specialists in Veterinary Dentistry. To advocate for communication, collaboration with national and international veterinary dental associations, and the dissemination of knowledge in veterinary dentistry.

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.

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 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 Animal Reproduction

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.

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Mar

2026

VSA - Contextualised Care in a Changing Veterinary Landscape

London

May

2026

17th ESPHM - EUROPEAN SYMPOSIUM OF PORCINE HEALTH MANAGEMENT

Florence

May

2026

Annual Scientific Meeting of the European College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists 2026

Madrid

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Residency in Small Animal Internal Medicine at University College Dublin, Ireland

Publication date 23/02/2026

We invite applications for the position of Resident in Small Animal Internal Medicine (ECVIM) to commence in September 2026.

University College Dublin Veterinary Hospital (UCDVH) is a leading multi-disciplinary, specialist, veterinary referral and teaching hospital located in the thriving city of Dublin in the east of Ireland. Small animal services include internal medicine, critical care, orthopaedics and neurosurgery, soft tissue surgery, anaesthesia, oncology, diagnostic imaging, and dermatology, as well as in-house rehabilitation and physiotherapy. Join our team of eight specialists in internal medicine (dipl. ECVIM-CA/ACVIM-SAIM) and four other internal medicine residents at various stages of training

Chief Medical Officer – Equine

Publication date: 23/01/2026

King Animal Hospital is seeking an exceptional Chief Medical Officer – Equine to provide clinical, strategic, and operational leadership across our rapidly expanding Equine Services division. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of equine emergency and referral medicine within a privately owned, innovation-driven hospital.
This role reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and will succeed our current CMO of Equine, who is planning for retirement.

Residency in Veterinary Behavioural Medicine – starting April 2026

Publication date: 29/10/2025

Residency Position in Veterinary Behavioural Medicine (ECAWBM-BM) – Ghent University
The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at Ghent University invites applications for a three-year Residency Training Programme in Behavioural Medicine, accredited by the EBVS® European College of Animal Welfare and Behavioural Medicine – Behavioural Medicine subspecialty (ECAWBM-BM). The residency will be conducted under the direct supervision of Prof. Anouck Haverbeke, EBVS® European Veterinary Specialist in Behavioural Medicine.
The programme starts on 1 April 2026. The deadline for applications is 15 February 2026.

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