European College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging®
The European College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging® (ECVDI®) is an organisation whose goals are to advance veterinary diagnostic imaging in Europe and increase the competence of those who practise in this field.
The college establishes guidelines for post-graduate education and experience prerequisite for becoming a specialist in veterinary diagnostic imaging, and also examines and certifies veterinarians as specialists in veterinary diagnostic imaging to serve the veterinary profession and the public in general.
Mission
Our mission is to ensure that our members are equipped to provide the highest quality of veterinary care and advanced knowledge in veterinary diagnostic imaging and radiation oncology and to help them to disseminate that knowledge.
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Veterinary Professionals
Specialists in diagnostic imaging are an important part of the patient care team. ECVDI® Diplomates are on top of the rapid advancement in technology that has resulted in digital imaging and advanced cross-sectional techniques. Diplomates are available in University and private practice to provide expert interpretation of all types of images.
EVDI ANNUAL CONGRESS BARCELONA SITGES 17-20 September 2024
The meeting represents the largest gathering of members of the veterinary diagnostic imaging community in Europe. During the congress we will maximise every opportunity to provide an interactive discussion between radiologist and internal medicine, neurologists, oncologists, exotic animal specialists etc. Artificial intelligence updates and forensic radiology novel modality will also be further discussed during this exciting event
Members
The ECVDI® membership consists of Diplomates, Associate Members, Honorary Members, and Retired Members. There are currently 424 certified Diplomates, 22 Associate Members, 25 retired Members. There are 34 new Diplomates via examination 2024 (31 small animal track, 3 large animal track). There are also 175 residents active in the College.
Selected ECVDI® Diplomates carry the add on title in radiation oncology. Those individuals are qualified to provide expert care in treating your pet with radiation therapy, as commonly applied in cancer treatment using specialised radiation therapy equipement.
Pet Owners
ECVDI® Diplomates are a vital part of the health care team that cares for all types of animals. The interaction between you and your primary care veterinarian is enhanced by specialist interpretation of diagnostic images, helping the team provide the best possible care for your animal.
The ECVDI is a keen supporter of the establishment of Veterinary Radiation Oncology in Europe
We are delighted to share that the Radiation Oncology Subspecialty, shared between ECVDI and ECVIM-CA [Oncol], has been approved by EBVS, on the 28th of April, replacing the add on Radiation Oncology Programme.
We are pleased to be able to offer a standard radiation oncology training programme within the framework of the EBVS now.
In collaboration with the ACVR a panel was set up to investigate the use of AI in veterinary radiology and to promote a greater leadership in this field between the two colleges...
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Strategic Plan: 2019 - 2022
The ECVDI is a certifying organisation with a mandate to set and uphold the standards of excellence in veterinary diagnostic imaging and radiation oncology. Our mission is to ensure that our members are equipped to provide the highest quality of veterinary care and advanced knowledge in veterinary diagnostic imaging and radiation oncology and to help them to disseminate that knowledge. In order to meet this mandate, the ECVDI Executive Committee has set a strategic plan which clearly communicates the objectives to effectively utilise its limited financial, volunteer, and staff resources.
Timeline
June 2025
- Vet Meet 2025 - Prague, Czech Republic
Please visit https://vetmeet.com/summer-camp/upcoming-summer-camp/ for further
September 2025
- EVDI Congress
The Congress will take place in Stiges, near Barcelona. More details to follow soon!
November 2025
- EAVDI-BID Autumn Meeting 2025
Winchester Hotel & Spa, Hampshire, UK
- ECVDI RIVDI Mock Board
ECVDI RIVDI mock board for those eligible to sit the practical exam.
More details to follow.
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Fintan McEvoy, President
Nathalie Rademacher, Vice-President
Susanne Boroffka, Past-President
Alison King, Treasurer
Veerle Volckaert, Secretary