Created by vets, for vets.

VetAcademy was founded in 2019 as the first independent continuing education center for veterinary medicine in Bulgaria.

Our mission

We protect the Bulgarian vet.

At VetAcademy we want to protect the "endangered" Bulgarian veterinarian by providing conditions to enrich their professional environment. As a private continuing education center with official CPD points accreditation, we offer seminars and practical training for both advanced and beginner veterinarians.

Practical, applied training
International guest lecturers
Online and in-person formats
Certificates with CPD points

300+

Event participants

460+

Hours of content

Our facility

Mokriste village, near Pazardzhik

Located 3 km from Pazardzhik in the charming village of Mokriste, away from major roads and close to a forest, our facility enjoys a peaceful atmosphere and clean air — the perfect environment for immersing oneself in learning.

Large lecture hall with sound system
Pre-operative room with triple sink
Large practical training room
Adjacent instrument storage room
Veranda and garden for relaxation

We provide all basic consumables with an examination and patient preparation table. You may also use our ultrasound device for non-invasive examinations and the inhalation anaesthesia unit, designed to familiarise veterinarians with the basics and advantages of endotracheal general anaesthesia.

Animal welfare

The VetAcademy team is against violence towards animals. Before, during and after practical sessions animals are allowed to display their physiological needs and normal behaviour, and are treated humanely. This is guaranteed by Dr. Evelina Rabadjiyska-Todorova, who completed a specialized course on the topic in Germany.

We want not only to sustain veterinary medicine in Bulgaria, but to make it flourish.

To achieve this, our center welcomes students and non-professionals who want to learn proper pet care and first aid. By spreading best practices, we hope to achieve our ultimate ideal — a better future for animals and people in Bulgaria.

Our team

Meet our team.

Dr. Evelina Rabadjiyska-Todorova

Co-founder & Managing Director

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She graduated in 2008 from TiHo-Hannover, the only autonomous veterinary university in Germany.

During her 10-year career in German practices and clinics, she specialized in ultrasound diagnostic imaging and dental medicine under Dr. Fahrenkrug.

Her work for Eickemeyer enriched her with extensive experience and motivated a new beginning in Bulgaria.

In 2019, together with her husband Dr. Zdravko Todorov, she co-founded the first and only independent continuing education center for veterinary professionals in Bulgaria.

Dr. Zdravko Todorov

Co-founder

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He graduated in 2011 from Trakia University, Stara Zagora. During his studies he participated in ERASMUS exchanges at TiHo-Hannover, Germany and Slovakia.

He specialized in ophthalmology and surgery, and worked for Eickemeyer medical equipment.

Since 2020 he works at the Rectorate of Trakia University. In 2021 he founded the first simulation training center for veterinary students in Bulgaria.

He holds a specialization from the German Association of Veterinary Practice Managers and works as a doctoral candidate on veterinary management.

Dr. Dilyana Terzieva

Team member

Nature conservation

"Love for all living creatures is the most noble quality of man." — Charles Darwin

VetAcademy is a place where I found the drive for veterinary development in Bulgaria and the desire to improve care for pets.

Since childhood I have dreamed of dedicating my life to helping animals. I have a strong interest in nature conservation, protection of endangered species and reducing the number of stray animals.

Tanya Sokolova

Team member

My name is Tanya, I am an accountant by profession. I believe life needs balance — for me that means working with numbers and documents as well as communicating with people and organizing events.

My role at VetAcademy is entirely focused on organizing practical workshops, which brings me great satisfaction seeing the results and the smiles of the participating doctors.

Our students

At VetAcademy we care for the present with an eye to the future.

For our shared dreams of progress and growth in companion animal practice, we know we must always remember a piece of the past, namely:

"Every vet was once a student."

We welcome veterinary students from both faculties with open doors, bringing them closer to the everyday work of our profession. They will work with us in the clinic tomorrow, arriving with the mindset of the young generation and bringing new momentum to the future. We count on them to be the heirs of our long-standing work, and they count on us as their support and second family in overcoming the challenges at the start of their career.

Cand. med. vet. Жаклин Игнатова

Родена в Белгия, но израснала в България. Целият си живот е прекарала покрай животни и може би точно това е нещото, което запалва искрата й към ветеринарната медицина. Огънят й става още по-голям, когато натрупва малко повече практичен опит в сферата и получава потвърждение, че именно това е призванието й. И сега с всяка отминала година все повече се убеждава, че това е нейното нещо.

Cand. med. vet. Александър Гарев

Роден в град Пловдив и студент 3-та година по ветеринарна медицина в Тракийски университет. Избира тази специалност, защото му е мечта от дете и иска да допринесе максимално на обществото. През свободното си време се занимава с музика и програмиране. В професионален план иска да се занимава или с продуктивни животни, или с лабораторна диагностика.

Cand. med. vet. Никълъс Попковачев

Никълъс, в момента следва ветеринарна медицина в Тракийския университет в Стара Загора. Въпреки че е от български произход, е прекарал целия си живот досега в САЩ и Канада. Връщането му обратно в България изненадва много хора, но всъщност се оказва едно от най-добрите решения, които някога е взимал. Убеден е, че човек може да пожъне успех, стига да се отнася с постоянство и да има добра мотивация. Смята, че възможности за развитие има навсякъде. Важното е човек да може да ги открие и използва по възможно най-добрия начин. Откакто е студент тук, има привилегията да се запозне с много талантливи хора, което показва, че професионалното отличие не познава географски граници. Нито за миг не е съжалил за своето решение да следва тук.

Cand. med. vet. Андреа Флуренцу

Андреа Флуренцу, родена и отраснала в Кипър. Избира ветеринарната медицина, защото не иска да се занимава с хора, но никой не й е казал, че това е голяма част от работата. Скоро обаче осъзнава, че ще преглътне този факт в името на любовта и желанието да помага на четириногите ни приятели. Все пак някой трябва да помогне на онези, които не могат да си помогнат сами.

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We are looking for lecturers and specialists who share our passion.

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