Welcome to the European College of Veterinary Clinical Pathology

The European College of Veterinary Clinical Pathology was founded in 2002, the full recognition by the EBVS was achieved in 2007. The College addresses the need for well educated clinical pathologists with certified experience for leading positions in commercial laboratories, industry, and veterinary schools.

The primary objectives of the ECVCP are to to advance veterinary clinical pathology, promote a high standard of veterinary clinical pathology and veterinary clinical pathologists practising in Europe, and to promote research in the area of veterinary clinical pathology in Europe by

• Establishing standards of training, experience, and examination for qualification as a specialist in veterinary clinical pathology
• Recognising such qualified specialists by suitable certification and other means
• Developing and supervising continuing education programmes in veterinary clinical pathology
• Encouraging and promoting the establishment of standards for the performance of laboratory procedures in veterinary clinical pathology
• Furthering research and scientific progress in veterinary clinical pathology