Nine veterinary professionals in IVC Evidensia Referral hospitals across Europe have recently been awarded diplomas in their individual specialisms, bolstering the group’s already strong specialist offering. 

With certifications across veterinary diagnostic imaging, zoological medicine, surgery and sports medicine and rehabilitation, the diplomate accreditation marks years of hard work and training throughout residencies, coursework and final exams. 

The nine newly awarded diplomates are: 

• Annika Haagsman at Nieuwegein Animal Hospital, The Netherlands, who has gained a European Diploma in Surgery 
• Chloe Touzet at Frégis Hospital in Paris, France, who has gained a European Diploma in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging
• Claudio Motta at Southern Counties Veterinary Specialists in Hampshire, UK, who has gained a European Diploma in Surgery
• Diogo Miraldo at Southern Counties Veterinary Specialists in Hampshire, UK, who has gained a European Diploma in Surgery
• Eymeric Gomes at Frégis Hospital in Paris, France, who has gained a European Diploma in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging
• Frederica Canatore at Pool House Equine Hospital in Lichfield, UK, who has gained an American Diploma in Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation 
• Maria Manou at Frank. Pet Surgeons in Leeds, UK, who has gained a European Diploma in Surgery
• Simon Vermeire at Strömsholm Small Animal Hospital in Strömsholm, Sweden, who has gained a European Diploma in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging
• Vassilis Chantziaras at Pride Veterinary Referrals in Derby, UK, who has gained a European Diploma in Surgery

Amanda Boag, Chief Medical Officer at IVC Evidensia said: “We are very proud of all our diplomates of 2023 and the incredibly hard work they’ve all put in to achieve this certification. 

“Becoming a diplomate is a highly regarded accomplishment in the veterinary profession and we recognise that the addition of these specialists strengthens our entire referral network across the UK and Europe, allowing us to provide even better care for our patients.” 

You can read more about IVC Evidensia Referrals here.

Pictured, clockwise from top left: Diogo Miraldo, Eymeric Gomes, Chloe Touzet (centre), Simone Vermeire, Annika Haagsman, Frederica Cantatore, Claudio Motta, Vasillis Chantziaras, Maria Manou.