Become an ESEVT Visitation Expert
ESEVT Experts make the evaluation of veterinary education possible. They assess Veterinary Education Establishments objectively against the agreed ESEVT standards, not by comparison with their own institutions, and help each establishment improve through shared recommendations and good practice.
What we expect of Experts
Experts are selected for their qualifications, competences and experience in a field of veterinary education or practice. You should:
- Master the standards in the ESEVT Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
- Demonstrate the competences of the Visitor Competency Framework
- Act with integrity, in line with the EAEVE Code of Conduct
- Have adequate written and spoken English, the working language of ESEVT visitations
- Hold a recommendation from the Head of a Veterinary Education Establishment (VEE), or for practitioners from the Board of the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe (FVE), confirming an active and current link to a VEE or to veterinary practice
Fields of competence
On the application form you indicate your broad field or fields of competence, and any more specialised fields:
- Basic Sciences
- Clinical Sciences in companion animals (including Equine and exotic pets)
- Clinical Sciences in food-producing animals (including Animal Production and Herd Health Management)
- Veterinary Public Health (including Food Safety and Quality)
- Quality Assurance
Time commitment
- Typically one visitation per year, notified at least six months in advance
- Five working days on site plus travel, and about another week of pre- and post-visitation work
- A declaration of no conflict of interest before each visitation
- Experts are not paid; the costs of the visitation are covered by the VEE being evaluated. Whether the time counts as part of your job should be agreed with your employer
New Experts are prepared through an e-learning programme and mentored by experienced Coordinators, Chairpersons and senior colleagues during their first visitations, with continuing professional development organised by EAEVE.
What you gain
Serving as an Expert is an honour and an exceptional professional development opportunity, for you and your institution:
- International experience through collaboration with colleagues from diverse VEEs and cultural backgrounds
- Benchmarking insights and exposure to best practices you can apply to your own institution or practice
- In-depth familiarity with accreditation standards and procedures
- Professional recognition within the European veterinary education community
- The fulfilment of contributing to the advancement of veterinary training
2 ECTS creditsfor completing the required 50 hours; the ESEVT Visitation is accredited by EAHEA, and every participating Expert receives a certificate
How to apply
Complete the online application form
Fill in the ESEVT Expert Application Form online.
Open the application form(opens in a new tab)Upload your letters
Once the form is complete, you will receive an email from expertapplications@eaeve.org with a link to upload a letter of motivation (maximum 1 page) and a letter of recommendation from the Head of your VEE, or for practitioners from the FVE Board (maximum 1 page). Your application is only submitted for review once both are uploaded.
Advisory opinion
The EAEVE Office asks the ESEVT Coordinators’ Group for an advisory opinion on your application.
Decision
The Director of ESEVT decides on your acceptance, and the decision is endorsed by the President of EAEVE.
E-learning course
If accepted, you are invited to follow the E-learning course for ESEVT Experts.
Your first Full Visitation
After the course, you take part in an ESEVT Full Visitation as a new Expert, mentored by its Coordinator.
Joining the list of ESEVT Experts
After a debriefing with the Coordinator and the Chairperson of the visitation, and on their positive appraisal, you are formally included in the list of ESEVT Experts. Experts are then invited to annual webinars with the Director of ESEVT on changes to the SOP, as part of their continuing education.
Questions?
Contact us at office@eaeve.org.