We help veterinarians in Europe reach and maintain the highest level of excellence in their field which in turn means the best possible nutrition for your animals, in accordance with their condition.
To become an ECVCN Diplomate, a veterinarian must follow a 4-year specialty training in nutrition and pass the board certifying exam.
Diplomates of ECVCN can be contacted directly or via referral by your own veterinarian.
A list of European veterinary specialists in veterinary and comparative nutrition can be found here.
Our mission :
The objective of the European College of Veterinary and Comparative Nutrition (ECVCN) is to advance the quality of animal health care in Europe by increasing the competency of those who are active in the field of veterinary nutrition.
The ECVCN was founded in 1998 at the congress of the European Society of Veterinary and Comparative Nutrition. The college obtained full recognition by the European Board of Veterinary Specialisation in 2009.
The primary objectives of the European College of Veterinary and Comparative Nutrition (ECVCN) are:
- To enhance the quality of animal health care in Europe by fostering research in veterinary nutrition and raising the expertise of veterinarians in this speciality.
- To craft guidelines and standards for postgraduate education, guiding veterinarians towards achieving the title of EBVS® European Veterinary Specialists in Veterinary Nutrition.
- To administer examinations and certify veterinarians as EBVS® European Veterinary Specialists in Veterinary Nutrition, ensuring they maintain the pinnacle of professional standards.
- To stimulate communication, continuous education, and the dissemination of expertise in veterinary nutrition amongst veterinary professionals and the wider community, emphasizing the vitality of research and the latest advancements in the field.