
In order to become a Diplomate, veterinary surgeons, known as Residents, must undergo a rigorous Training Programme in either Large or Small animal surgery, supervised by recognised veterinary specialists (Diplomates). Below is the information and reporting forms required to complete your evaluation once enrolled as a Resident.
For more information regarding becoming a Resident, please read the How to become a specialist document or contact the ECVS office.
Once you have successfully completed the Training Programme you will be considered for the final Board Examination.
Occasionally, open Residency positions are advertised on our website. Check the job ads.
ACVS Diplomates can apply to become ECVS Diplomates - read more here.
All Residents and Supervisors are expected to familiarise themselves with and adhere to these guidelines when applying and submitting Annual Reports and Credentials. The reporting modalities are described in Chapter 9. How to report to ECVS of the Training Brochure.
Important Information:
Note: The 'Instructions' menu in RED has recently been updated with further details on how to submit annual reports and credentials. All Residents reporting through RED are kindly asked to read the instructions when submitting their reports.
For training periods affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, please observe our > special COVID-19 reporting instructions
Deadlines for all Annual Reports and Credentials submissions:
Attention: The table below lists only the forms which need to be downloaded from the ECVS webpage and completed. Please refer to the Evaluation form for a complete list of documents to be submitted per year.
Please make sure to download the current forms each year and do not reuse and overwrite old forms.
> COVID-19 reporting instructions for training periods affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Annual Report VSRP & VSTP (years 1-6) | Credentials (final year) | Training Programmes application, changes, recertification |
Evaluation form (pdf) |
Evaluation form (pdf) |
Evaluation form (pdf) |
Supervisor statement (doc)
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Supervisor statement (doc)
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Supervisor statement (doc) |
Programme log summary for small animals (xls) |
Programme log summary for small animals (xls) |
Alternate training element application form (rtf) |
Surgery case log small animals (xls) |
Surgery case log small animals (xls) |
Recertification log files Small animal (doc), Large animal (doc) |
Activity log (doc - please see example how to complete / |
Activity log (doc - please see example how to complete / |
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Documentation of Aneasthesia (pdf) / Diagnostic Imaging (pdf) / Pathology (pdf) / Internal Medicine (pdf) speciality training. | Documentation of Aneasthesia (pdf) / Diagnostic Imaging (pdf) / Pathology (pdf) / Internal Medicine (pdf) speciality training1) | |
Presentation log (doc - please see example how to complete / |
Presentation log (doc - please see example how to complete / |
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Annual report fee (pdf) for SA Residents accepted before 1.07.2019 |
Application form Credentials submission (rtf) |
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Credentials evaluation fee (pdf) for SA Residents accepted before 1.07.2019 |
1) If the original signed form has been submitted and approved in a previous year, it does not need to be sent again with the credentials package.
Further information:
The role of the ombuds is to represent the interests of the Residents enrolled on ECVS training programmes. The typical duties of an ombuds are to investigate complaints and attempt to resolve them, usually through recommendations or mediation.
The ombuds is independent of all ECVS committees. They are appointed by the Board of Regents. The currently appointed ombudspersons are Roger Smith and Jackie Demtriou.
How to contact the ombuds
Residents wishing to contact the ombuds can write to [email protected].
In their first contact email, they do not need to disclose any reasons for wanting to speak to the ombuds. The request will be forwarded to the ombuds entirely confidentially. Ombuds and Resident will then continue the conversation directly via email, telephone or online.
Both Resident and ombuds can request or suggest a different individual to consult if a conflict of interest is perceived.
All cases will be treated confidentially. The ombuds submits a report to the Board of Regents before each Board meeting documenting the cases he/she has been consulted on and the advice given and resolution sought and achieved. To maintain confidentiality, the identity of the individuals concerned will not be reported.
Every year, the ECVS awards two Resident Research Grants of up to € 7'500. Applications are to be submitted with the > application form until 1 December. The award winner will be ratified by the Board of Regents at the February meeting of the following year.
Residents applying for a grant are requested to carefully read the > guidelines before submitting. Please find below some further information and guidelines about the application format and process:
Please also see the example of a complete application: > Excel application form > PDF of blinded proposal
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