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EBVS

European Board of Veterinary Specialisation

Thessaloniki, Greece

Animal welfareHealthEducation
Network or umbrellaInternational reach
Profile last updated: October 28, 2026

About

EBVS is a non-profit network based in Thessaloniki, Greece working on animal welfare, health, education.

EBVS, the European Board of Veterinary Specialisation, is a non-profit umbrella organisation for veterinary specialist colleges in Europe. It sets standards for specialist training, recognises and monitors the colleges, and maintains the register of European Veterinary Specialists. Its stated aim is to ensure high-quality veterinary medicine in Europe, supporting the health and welfare of animals and public health. It also provides information to veterinarians, animal owners and farmers to help them find specialist services. Its work covers the EU, the UK, Switzerland, Norway, Turkey and other countries. The organisation is registered with the Chamber of Commerce in Utrecht, the Netherlands, and its secretariat is in Thessaloniki, Greece.

Location

Thessaloniki, Greece

Organisation type

Network or umbrella

Legal name

European Board of Veterinary Specialisation

Focus areas

veterinary specialisationveterinary educationanimal healthanimal welfarepublic healthspecialist certificationOne Health

Languages

EN

Causes & programmes

Causes

Animal welfareHealthEducation

Works for

Animals

How they work

Capacity buildingAwareness & education

Programmes

AGRIFOODSKILLS skills observatory

Education

Skills observatory for the agri-food and veterinary sectors, connecting evidence on emerging skills needs with education and training development.

I-RESTART

Education

Project that created veterinary learning resources and tools for recording and sharing learning achievements and specialist status.

Countries of operation

United KingdomSwitzerlandNorwayTurkeyUnited StatesAustralia

Credentials & affiliations

Partnerships

ICOS, ACTFOOD, INRAE, UMU, INFOR ELEA, AKMI

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