Who we are

Our commitment to high standards of accredited quality training and education

ISVPS has been accrediting high-quality veterinary qualifications for more than 20 years. We are global leaders in remote veterinary education, enabling veterinary professionals around the world to gain qualifications that enhance their confidence and advance their careers.

Our qualifications are designed by experienced specialists and support vets veterinary professionals in clinical practice worldwide. This makes ISVPS certificates truly cross-border – they go wherever your career takes you. 

ISVPS in numbers

20

Over 20 years’ experience in the provision of veterinary postgraduate qualifications

8

Remote examinations offered in eight different languages

9,000

More than 9,000 Certificate Holders with 500 more (on average) added each year

The History of ISVPS

The European School of Veterinary Postgraduate Studies (ESVPS) was founded in 2003 by a group of like-minded veterinarians with the objective of providing attainable, balanced postgraduate qualifications for practising veterinary surgeons. 

In 2020, we rebranded as the International School of Veterinary Postgraduate Studies (ISVPS), reflecting the growing number of candidates undertaking our qualifications outside Europe.

Today, ISVPS operates in 11 countries and offers remote examinations in eight languages, making us the provider of choice for veterinary postgraduate certification around the world.

The ISVPS Mission and Values

We believe all veterinary professionals should have access to the skills and knowledge required to deliver compassionate, high-level animal care – no matter where they live. Our core values of integrity, innovation, and equality guide everything we do and have helped us become a world leader in veterinary education and certification. 

We are committed to continuous improvement, working with a team of veterinary specialists to develop rigorous, practical qualifications that meet the evolving needs of the modern veterinary profession. 

In short, we aspire to veterinary training excellence. 

Our Team and Academic Board

We have a dedicated team committed to delivering exceptional veterinary education.

Academic Board 

The Academic Board consists of veterinary specialists from a variety of clinical disciplines. They provide insight into global professional development, help define assessment requirements, and support the creation of fair, international examinations using cutting-edge methods. 

The Academic Board currently includes: 

  • Tim Charlesworth MA VetMB DSAS FRCVS(Soft Tissue,UK) (Academic Chairman) 
  • Charlotte Pace BA (Hons) RVN VTS (Cardiology) PG Cert (Vet Ed) FHEA (Nurse Academic Chair) 
  • Emma O’Neil (Small Animal Medicine, UK) Bsc BVSc PhD ECVIM PGDipUTL PGDipEE FRCVS 
  • Nicki Grint BVSc PhD DipECVAA FRCVS (Anaesthesia and Analgesia, UK) 
  • Guido Pisani DVM ECVS (Small Animal Surgery, Italy) 

Real experiences. Real success. Hear from our ISVPS candidates.

"For me, it was the best decision of my veterinary career. I have always been enthusiastic about ultrasound, but I couldn't find any other training programme in my country that wasn't super competitive and offered impossible working conditions. I have learned so much. Instead of waiting for answers from specialists, I now get most of the answers myself, while remaining aware of my limitations."
Dr. Yochai Avital DVM. MSc. GPCert(US)
“ISVPS and Improve Veterinary Education provided me with the opportunity to enhance and develop knowledge and skills in specific veterinary areas to deliver more substantial diagnoses and treatment plans. An ISVPS qualification allows us to be one step closer in providing further care for our loved ones.” 
Dr. Lesca Monica Sofyan BAVBS (HonsII). MVS. DVM. GPCert(Ophthal)
"I have a wider patient base and feel I can provide better care to exotic pets."
Dr. Kimelle Krishnalall BVSc. MSc. MRCVS. GPCert(ExAP)