Prof. Petra Winter
President of EAEVE
Thursday, 3rd April 2025, 08.30-10.00
KEYNOTE SESSION II
The role of EAEVE & FVE in fostering Veterinary Specialization in Europe
Lecture “The role of EAEVE in fostering veterinary specialisation in Europe”
ABSTRACT
The European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education (EAEVE) and its European System of Evaluation of Veterinary Training (ESEVT) aim to promote quality and excellence in veterinary education across Europe. Through accreditation, ESEVT ensures that Veterinary Educational Establishments (VEEs) provide a training which allows the acquisition of all Day One Competences (D1C) by all students, as outlined in Annex 2 of the ESEVT SOP (https://www.eaeve.org/esevt/sop).
These Competences represent the minimum requirements for veterinary graduates to begin their professional careers safely and effectively. However, D1C are different from the advanced competences acquired through additional practice, postgraduate education, and specialised training.
While ESEVT primarily evaluates how VEEs deliver D1C, the accreditation process also examines the presence of diplomates, the provision of advanced postgraduate programmes (PhDs, internships, residencies), and continuing education. These components, described in detail by the VEEs in Area 10 of the Self-Evaluation Report and the Indicators table, are critical to fostering veterinary specialisation and addressing societal needs.
EAEVE collaborates with the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe (FVE), the International Veterinary Students' Association (IVSA), and the European Board for Veterinary Specialization (EBVS) within the European Coordinating Committee on Veterinary Training (ECCVT) to harmonise approaches and define future competences, promoting alignment between academia, the profession, and veterinary specialists.
In addition, EAEVE works with Veterinary Continuing Education in Europe (VetCEE), which accredits national and international continuing education programmes to support the mutual recognition of Continuing Professional Development across Europe.
EAEVE also works in partnership with the IVSA, engaging with students to inform them about career opportunities and the evolving landscape of veterinary specialisation.
Together, EAEVE and FVE promote lifelong learning and professional development for veterinarians across Europe.
BIOSKETCH
Rector of the University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna (Vetmeduni Vienna)
Education
- 2005 Diplomate of the European College for Bovine Health Management
- 2003 Habilitation for Internal Medicine and Clinical Epidemiology in Cloven-hoofed Animals
- 1997 Veterinary Physics Examination
- 1992 Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine
- 1984–1991 Diploma Program Veterinary Medicine
Professional experience
- Since 12/2016 - Rector of the University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna
- 06–12/2016 - Interim Rector of the University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna
- 09/2010–06/2017 - Vice-Rector for Study Affairs and Clinical Veterinary Medicine at the University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna
- 01/2015–03/2016 - Deputy Director of the Institute of Public Veterinary Affairs
- 2010 - Deputy Head of Veterinary Division the Agency for Health and Food Safety (AGES)
- 2008–2010 - Director of the Institute of Veterinary Medicine; Studies by the Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety (AGES) in Mödling
- seit 2003 - Ao. Univ. Prof. at the Clinic for Ruminants of the University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna; twice voted "Teacher of the Year" during this time (2006, 2007), lecturer to date
- 1994–2008 - Head of the working group Udder Health/Milk Laboratory at the Clinic for Ruminants of the University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna
- 1994–2003 - University assistant at the II Medical Clinic of the University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna
- 1992–1994 - Freelance veterinarian at different large animal practices
Memberships in Supervisory and Advisory Bodies
- President at BIOS Science Austria
- Chairwoman of the Board of Trustees at Bank Austria Foundation for Science and Research at the University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna
- President at EAEVE – European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education
- Curator at Forster-Steinberg-Foundation
- Member of the Board of Trustees at OeAWI (Austrian Agency for Research Integrity)
- Shareholder representative at WSC (Wolf Science Center)
- Member of the Board of Trustees at WWTF (Vienna Science and Technology Fund)
- 1st Vice President at “Gesellschaft der Freunde der Veterinärmedizinischen Universität Wien”