Empowering Veterinarians to Succeed Globally

AVEC is a global learning platform built by veterinarians, for veterinarians. We support internationally trained vets through expert-led education, community support, and practical guidance—simplifying complex licensure pathways, strengthening core competencies, and helping veterinarians build sustainable careers across borders.

The AVEC Story

Our Story

AVEC began as a small initiative to guide foreign-trained veterinarians through one of the most difficult stages of their journey: international licensing. Founded by a veterinarian who lived that journey himself, it grew into a trusted global community, first focusing on clarity, structure, and confidence in board preparation.

Over time, AVEC evolved beyond exam preparation into a professional platform—supporting career growth, clinical confidence, and lifelong learning for veterinarians worldwide.


Mission

To empower veterinarians worldwide to achieve their career goals through accessible, high-quality, and outcome-driven education—built on real experience and designed for real-world success.

Vision

To become the world’s most trusted platform for veterinary board preparation and professional growth—bridging global standards, innovative learning, and lifelong development for veterinarians everywhere.

Meet the Instructor

Dr. Mohamed Elshafey with dog

Dr. Mohamed Elshafey, DVM

Founder & Lead Instructor, AVEC

Dr. Mohamed Elshafey founded AVEC after living the foreign-trained veterinarian journey himself. From navigating licensing barriers to rebuilding his career across multiple countries, he experienced firsthand how confusing, isolating, and overwhelming the process can be.

What began as a personal mission to simplify board preparation grew alongside his own professional growth. As Dr. Elshafey advanced clinically and internationally, AVEC evolved with him—expanding beyond exams to support confidence, career development, and long-term success for veterinarians worldwide.


Our Teaching Philosophy

Evidence-Based Learning

Our teaching is built on proven learning science. We use spaced repetition, retrieval practice, and structured reinforcement to improve retention, understanding, and long-term recall — not short-term memorization.

Active Engagement

Learning at AVEC is interactive by design. Live sessions, case discussions, quizzes, and guided problem-solving replace passive watching and keep learners actively involved throughout the program.

Personalized Feedback

Progress isn’t one-size-fits-all. Adaptive assessments and instructor feedback help learners identify weaknesses, refine their approach, and focus effort where it matters most.

Exam-Driven Structure

All content is organized around real board standards and assessment logic. We teach how exams think — while reinforcing concepts that translate directly into confident clinical decision-making.


A Global Community Across 40+ Countries

AVEC learners come from more than 40 countries, united by a shared goal: building a veterinary career beyond borders. Our graduates have earned licenses and advanced their careers in the USA, Canada, the UK, Australia, and beyond. This global reach isn’t accidental—it reflects a platform built by and for international veterinarians, designed to connect experiences, standards, and opportunities worldwide.

World map showing Avecian learners distribution