History and Aim of the College

The European College of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology (ECVPT) was founded in 1997 in Madrid, Spain as part of the European initiative to advance veterinary specialisation and professional excellence. Established in close collaboration with the European Association for Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology (EAVPT), the College was created to promote high standards of postgraduate education, research, and specialist practice within the discipline. Since its inception, the ECVPT has played a central role in defining training standards, certifying specialists, and fostering scientific exchange in veterinary pharmacology and toxicology across Europe. As an EBVS‑recognised College, the ECVPT continues to support the development of future specialists and to contribute to animal health, public safety, and the advancement of veterinary science in academic, regulatory, and industrial settings.

College Aims

The European College of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology (ECVPT) aims to advance animal health, public safety, and veterinary science by promoting excellence in veterinary pharmacology and toxicology across Europe. The College is dedicated to establishing high standards for postgraduate education and specialist training, certifying veterinarians as European Veterinary Specialists™, and fostering research and scholarly activity within the discipline. Through collaboration, education, and the dissemination of scientific knowledge, the ECVPT supports the responsible use of veterinary medicinal products, contributes to One Health objectives, and strengthens the role of veterinary pharmacology and toxicology in academic, regulatory, and industrial settings.