Beate Egner

DVM, PhD
President and CEO, Veterinary Academy of Higher Learning (VAHL GmbH)

Dr. Beate Egner is presenting on behalf of the Veterinary Academy of Higher Learning and in cooperation with STAAR Conference.

Education

• 1986 – 1991; Veterinary Medicine, Ludwig Maximilian University, Munich
• 1991 – 1994; PhD, Surgical Animal Hospital, Ludwig Maximilian University, Munich
  Thesis: Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus in Dogs – Cardiac Changes and Recurrence Prevention via Gastropexy
• 1995; Marketing Management, Management Center Europe, Brussels

Clinical & Academic Focus

• Since 1994 – Veterinary Practice (Small Animals & Horses) – Focus: Hemodynamic Disease, Cardiology, Hypertension
• 1994 – Externship – Cardiology & Hypertensiology, Animal Medical Center, New York
• Since 1998
  • Ongoing Research:
    • Blood pressure in companion animals, sport dogs and equine athletes, zoo and wildlife animals
    • PWA and cardiovascular effects of pain, anesthesia, and exercise
    • External PhD supervision (LMU Munich, TiHo Hannover)

Scientific & Industry Roles

• 1995 – 1999 – European Scientific Marketing Manager – Veterinary Pharma
• Since 1998 – Founding Member, International Blood Pressure Forum
• Since 1999- Active Memberships:
  • DVG – Cardiology Section
  • BVCS (British Veterinary Cardiology Society)
  • ESVC (European Society of Veterinary Cardiology)
• Since 2002 – Member, ACVIM Hypertension Consensus Group
• 2009 – 2017 – Scientific Committee Member, European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ECVIM)
• Since 2019 – Member, International Association of Veterinary Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy (IAVRPT)
• Since 2020 – Founder, VAHL Award – Best Abstracts in Equine & Canine Rehabilitation (ECVSMR)

Entrepreneurship & Leadership

• Since 2000 – Founder, Schloss-Seminar – now: Veterinary Academy of Higher Learning (VAHL); Freelance Consultant & Lecturer – Cardiology, Hypertension, PWA, Scientific Marketing Strategy
• Since 2002 – Founder and Board Member, Veterinary Blood Pressure Society (VBPS)
• Since 2005 – Founder, CEO & President, VBS GmbH; Global education partner of the University of Tennessee outside North America
• Since 2022 – Founder, CEO & President, VAHL GmbH and VBS Holding GmbH
• Since 2022 – Appointed: Exclusive Global Partner for Veterinary Education & Marketing, University of Tennessee (incl. USA/CAN)

Publication of several text books, articles, and papers in peer-reviewed journals (available upon request)