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The European College of Veterinary Surgeons (ECVS) is recognised throughout the veterinary profession for its progressive leadership, innovative programmes in continuing education and for the high standard of professional excellence of its members, the Diplomates. They underwent extensive well-defined training in either Large or Small animal surgery. This training was supervised by senior veterinary surgery specialists e.g. other Diplomates or Professors of Surgery at different Universities. Prior to be able to sit for the examination, publications had to be published in major veterinary journals with referee system (that means, that the papers were evaluated by other specialists in the particular field and accepted for publication). Every Diplomate has passed an in-depth examination (no "Grandfather - status) which lasted several days. After completing the training and passing the examination, the Diplomate status is approved by the Board of Regents.

The demanding process of board certification assures quality service to the European public and their animals, which are treated by true specialists. The ECVS Diplomates strive for the utmost well-being of their patients and complete satisfaction of their clients.

ECVS is represented also on the European Board of Veterinary Specialisation, which represents the umbrella association of all recognised European Veterinary Colleges.

ECVS is closely associated with the American College of Veterinary Surgeons, the ACVS, which actually served as model for its organisation.

Additional information on the ECVS (General Information), or how it came to be (History), can be gained by clicking the representative buttons.

The ECVS organises an Annual Meeting and a semi-annual European Veterinary Surgery Symposium to guarantee the current, systematic and high quality continuing education for the surgery community and its members. The latest research innovations are being presented in the numerous scientific sessions of the Annual Meeting.

The proceedings of past Annual Scientific Meetings can be ordered from our office in Zurich.

The ECVS continuously monitors, evaluates and guides the progression of the veterinary surgery training programmes of young surgeons (Residents/Alternate trainees). Successful completion of such a programme is a prerequisite for being able to sit for the examination and gain Diplomate status. The guidelines, for specialisation in veterinary surgery and becoming a Diplomate are summarised in the training brochure.

Presently there are more than 360 Diplomates working in all major countries of Europe and some of them even in the US, Australia and New Zealand or Far East. If you are looking for an ECVS Diplomate in your area, please check the List of Diplomates to get more information referring to country, city, species specialisation and (possible) areas of sub-specialisation or special interests.