Practical veterinary

surgery training courses in London

K2 Veterinary Education was started by Nicola and Elvin Kulendra who are both ECVS and RCVS specialists in small animal surgery. They are both passionate about teaching and improving the quality of surgical training in the U.K. through all levels of ability.

Elvin Kulendra graduated from the Royal Veterinary College and completed an internship as well as a period in general practice prior to completing a surgical residency at the same institution. During his residency he completed a masters on feline tarsal injuries and his RCVS certificate in veterinary diagnostic imaging. He is an ECVS/RCVS specialist in small animal surgery and a fellow of the higher education academy. Elvin was a senior lecturer in small animal orthopaedics prior to moving to private referral practice. Elvin is the current BVOA education chairman and national/regional faculty for AO. He has lectured extensively nationally and internationally and written numerous scientific articles in small animal surgery. 

Nicola graduated from The Royal Veterinary College in 2006 and worked for 2 years in general practice. She became a Junior clinical training scholar (Intern) and later a Senior Clinical Training Scholar (Resident) in Small Animal Surgery. Nicola passed the board certifying examination of the European College of Veterinary Surgeons (ECVS) in 2013 and is now a European and RCVS recognised Specialist in Small Animal Surgery. She has also completed a clinical masters program (MVetMed) and obtained her certificate in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging (CertVDI) in 2011 and passed the PGCert (VetEd) in 2015. She worked as a Lecturer in Small Animal Surgery at the Royal Veterinary College before moving to private practice in Surrey. She has served on the AVSTS committee and is an examiner for the CertAVP.