Welcome

Dear esteemed members, friends, and colleagues,

Welcome to the 2025 EVECCS Congress – VECCUS Symposium. The Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care UltraSound (VECCUS) Interest Group is happy to welcome you in the beautiful city of Dubrovnik!

As we embark on the fourth VECCUS symposium we are thrilled to bring you another event that continues to push the boundaries of this rapidly evolving field. Building upon the success from previous years, our symposium has grown and diversified to encompass the broad spectrum of POCUS applications in veterinary medicine.

Our commitment to veterinary point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) remains unwavering, and this year's symposium brings together a globally renowned, interdisciplinary team of critical care specialists, radiologists, and healthcare professionals dedicated to advancing veterinary POCUS. Together, we aim to nurture POCUS growth, enhance its application, and redefine the standards of care in this rapidly evolving field of veterinary medicine.

The VECCUS symposium originated from a collaborative endeavour by passionate colleagues from around the world supported by the European college and society, with a shared vision of promoting training, education, and innovation. This mission extends beyond this and future symposiums, as we strive to facilitate the integration of veterinary POCUS into all aspects of general and emergency practice, regardless of specialty level, practice expertise, focus, or certification.

As we gather in Dubrovnik, we anticipate a symposium filled with insightful discussions, collaborative opportunities, and exciting discoveries. Together, we will continue to shape the future of veterinary POCUS.

We eagerly await your participation in what promises to be a remarkable event. Join us in Dubrovnik, and together, let's re-define the possibilities of veterinary point-of-care ultrasound.

Warm regards,

On behalf of the entire VECCUS Committee,

Laura Cole
Chair of VECCUS