|
Website Glossary
We have two glossaries available, this one covers qualifications used in the veterinary profession. If you would like to read
the second glossary covering medical terms used please click here.
MA
Master of Arts
RCVS
Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. The governing body of the veterinary profession in the
UK. Vets must be members (MRCVS) to practice.
FRCVS
Fellowship of the RCVS. Awarded on the basis of thesis, examination or meritorious contribution
to the profession.
VetMB
Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine
(Cambridge University)
BVetMed
Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine
(London University)
BVSc
Bachelor of Veterinary Science
(Bristol and Liverpool Universities)
BVM&S
Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine
(Edinburgh University)
BVMS
Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine
(Glasgow University)
DVM
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
DrMedVet
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
MSc
Master of Science
MSc (Clin Onc)
Master of Science in Clinical Oncology
PhD
Doctor of Philosophy
DES ChirPA
Diplôme d' Etudes
Specialisées en Chirurgie des Petits Animaux
University of Liège, Belgium
RCVS Certificates:
Certificates are awarded by the RCVS, based upon examination, and are intended as the first step in post-graduation qualification.
- CertSAC:Certificate in Small Animal Cardiology
- CertVR:Certificate in Veterinary Radiology
- CertVA:Certificate in Veterinary Anaesthesia
- CertSAM: Certificate in Small Animal Medicine
- CertSAS: Certificate in Small Animal Surgery
RCVS Diplomas:
The RCVS awards Diplomas, based upon
examination and experience. Diploma holders are generally accepted to have demonstrated ability that would be appropriate
for consideration as an RCVS Recognised Specialist (q.v.)
- DVC:Diploma in Veterinary Cardiology
- DVR:Diploma in Veterinary Radiology
- DSAM:Diploma in Small Animal Medicine
- DSAS (Orth.):Diploma in Small Animal Surgery (Orthopaedics)
- DSAO:Diploma in Small Animal Orthopaedics
- DVOphthal:Diploma in Veterinary Ophthalmology
- DipAVN:Diploma in Advanced Veterinary Nursing (Medical or Surgical)
European College Diplomas
Within Europe (and America) a number of specialist colleges exist, entry to which is via appropriate training and examination,
leading to the award of a Diploma of that College.
Most European Diplomas are considered equivalent to RCVS Diplomas and many RCVS Diplomas are being superseded by European
College Diplomas.
- DipECVO:Diploma of the European
College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists
- DipECVS:Diploma of the European
College of Veterinary Surgeons
- DipECVIM-CA:Diploma of the European College of
Veterinary Internal Medicine-Companion Animals
- DipECVDI:Diploma of the European
College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging
- DipACVIM:Diploma of the American
College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
- DipECVN Diploma of the European
College of Veterinary Neurology
RCVS Recognised Specialist
To be a RCVS recognised specialist one must usually have an appropriate post-graduate specialist qualification (e.g. RCVS or
European Diploma) and adequate experience, as well as demonstrating ongoing clinical activity. Specialist status is reviewed
every five years.
European Specialist
Membership of a specialist college qualifies one as a European specialist. It is initially gained by successfully passing the
Diploma examination. Thereafter it is reviewed every five years on the basis of clinical and academic activity as well as participation
and performance in CPD.
|
