EAVSI – European Study Tour & Clinical Shadowing
Specialty Focus: Exotic Animals | September 29 – October 3, 2025 | Rome, Italy
Program Overview
Step Inside Italy's Premier Exotic Animal Referral Center
Join a small, select group of veterinarians for an immersive training experience at Centro Veterinario Specialistico (CVS)—Italy's first and foremost exotic animal hospital. Under the guidance of Dr. Paolo Selleri, one of Europe's top exotic animal specialists, this shadowing program offers a unique opportunity to deepen your skills in internal medicine, anaesthesia, surgery, ultrasonography, and inpatient care for non-conventional species.
What to Expect
✅ Certified Center of Excellence
CVS is internationally recognized by ECZM, ECVO, and ECVAA as a certified training facility. The clinic is a benchmark for exotic animal care in Europe.
✅ Diverse Daily Learning
The week includes clinical shadowing, theoretical seminars, hands-on workshops, and real-time mentoring, all designed to enhance diagnostic reasoning and decision-making in exotic practice.
✅ Advanced Clinical Infrastructure
40+ inpatient beds, including a full exotics-only ward
3 surgical suites equipped for species-specific needs
12 consultation rooms, with 6 outfitted for specialized exams
Dedicated Mini Conebeam CT for exotic imaging
Full array of digital radiography, endoscopy, and custom anesthesia setups
✅ High Clinical Case Exposure
Observe and discuss real-time patient cases in exotics, from birds and reptiles to small mammals, with daily rounds and direct access to specialist consultations.
Instructor Team
Dr. Paolo Selleri
DVM, PhD, SpecPACS, DipECZM (small Mammal), DipECZM (Herpetology)
The founder and director of the Clinica per Animali Esotici
Visiting professor at the universities of Teramo, Perugia, Naples
He co-authored several Italian and international books on exotic animal medicine and surgery. He is the author of several papers on international peer-reviewed scientific journals.
The Past President of SIVAE (Italian Association of Veterinarians for Exotic Animals), and the vice president of ANMVI (Association of Italian Veterinarians)
About CVS
Centro Veterinario Specialistico is a leading veterinary referral center renowned for its excellence in specialty care. Home to Italy's first dedicated Exotic Animal Clinic, CVS has been a pioneer in the treatment of exotic and non-conventional species.
The clinic is internationally recognized as a certified training facility by ECVO, ECZM, and ECVAA.
Medical Facilities and Equipment at CVS
Hospitalisation:
40+ inpatient beds across 4 wards, including a dedicated exotic animal ward
Examination Rooms:
12 consultation rooms, with 6 equipped for specialist examinations
Surgical Suites:
3 fully-equipped operating theatres for various procedures
Exotic Animal Technology:
Mini Conebeam CT scanner specifically designed for exotic species
Additional Equipment:
Flat panel digital radiography, endoscopy systems, and specialised anaesthesia apparatus for exotic patients
Cancellation & Refund Policy
· More than 10 days before the course: 90% of the tuition will be refunded. Within 10 days before the course: Only 50% of the tuition will be refunded. Alternatively, your spot can be transferred to another participant.
· In case of course-related changes (e.g. rescheduling or venue change), a full refund can be requested. No additional compensation will be provided.
· Refunds are typically processed within one month. Thank you for your patience.
· If an invoice is required, please submit your request within 3 months after the course ends. Invoices must be issued within the same calendar year as the tuition payment. No refunds will be processed once an invoice has been issued.
