SPECIALIST STATUS IN THE
VETERINARY PROFESSION
Most general practitioners have to see a very wide range of diseases and species in their general work, and few would be able to keep up to date in all areas of expertise.
Veterinary Surgeons with Specialist status possess knowledge in their field to a much higher level than general practitioners or Certificate holders, and will have spent 3 years or more training in the specific field.
A multi-disciplinary Specialist centre has the benefits of a wide range of expertise all together under one roof.
European and RCVS Recognised Specialist status are not easily achieved. To view the veterinary qualifications needed to be included on the List of Recognised Specialists visit the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons website: www.rcvs.org.uk and click on the European College of Veterinary Surgeons website: www.ecvs.org for the definition of a European Specialist in Veterinary Surgery. |
