Dr. Siegfried Moder
President of the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe (FVE)
Thursday, 3rd April 2025, 08.30-10.00
KEYNOTE SESSION II
The role of EAEVE & FVE in fostering Veterinary Specialization in Europe
Lecture “Enhancing Communication between FVE, specialists & the veterinary profession”
ABSTRACT
Effective communication between the whole veterinary community, including academia, specialists and veterinary students, and the different organisations involved is crucial for advancing cohesive, high-quality veterinary medicine across Europe. Drawing on insights from FVE’s third survey of the veterinary profession in Europe, this presentation identifies current challenges in aligning communication channels and highlights opportunities to strengthen collaboration.
The European System of Evaluation of Veterinary Training (ESEVT), which accredits veterinary teaching estabishments and the European Coordination Committee on Veterinary Training (ECCVT) has laid a strong foundation for coordination on veterinary education across the veterinary community and for advancing educational standards. Building on ESEVT’s and ECCVT’s efforts, this presentation emphasizes the importance of developing mechanisms to ensure veterinary education keeps being aligned with market needs. It also works on clearly defining the different levels of veterinary education—from undergraduate and postgraduate to specialization and middle-tier education and training. Establishing distinct pathways for each level ensures that educational programs are better aligned with market demands and that veterinarians across Europe are equipped to meet the complex needs of modern veterinary medicine.
Key initiatives include creating structured channels for feedback, establishing forums for sharing specialist insights, and improving access to resources for general practitioners delivering specialized care. By enhancing communication between FVE, specialists, and educational bodies, we aim to support a veterinary workforce that is both versatile and well-prepared for current and future demands.
Ultimately, enhancing communication across the whole profession, refining educational pathways, and aligning training outcomes with professional needs will support a veterinary workforce that is both versatile and well-prepared for current and future demands, and which can address the evolving challenges of veterinary medicine in Europe.
BIOSKETCH
Dr. Siegfried Moder, born in 1955 in Bavaria, Germany, is a renowned veterinarian with over 40 years of experience. After earning his degree and completing his dissertation at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Munich, he established a mixed veterinary practice in Steingaden in 1985, specializing in herd health and dairy cattle quality management. He currently serves as President of the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe (FVE) and the Bundesverband Praktizierender Tierärzte e.V. (Bpt) and holds various other leadership roles in German veterinary organizations. Dr. Moder is also a mentor at LMU Munich and an advocate for professional development in the veterinary field.