Joris Robben is responsible for patient care, education, and research in the field of emergency and intensive care medicine for dogs and cats at the Department of Clinical Sciences. Both the Emergency Clinic and the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and are staffed by a large team of skilled and dedicated veterinary specialists, emergency veterinarians, and veterinary nurses. The facilities and equipment are state-of-the-art.

Joris’s research primarily focuses on clinical toxicology in dogs and cats. In this regard, Joris collaborates closely with the National Poisons Information Centre with the aim of improving the information provided to veterinary professionals about intoxications.

Joris has a special interest in the impact of the design, layout, staffing, and working methods of veterinary intensive care units on patient care, as expressed in the frequency of complications, length of stay, and patient survival.

EBVS® European Veterinary Specialist in Emergency and Critical Care

The ‘European Board of Veterinary Specialisation’ (EBVS®) is responsible for the training, examination, and accreditation of veterinary specialists in Europe. An EBVS® European Veterinary Specialist has completed a three-year postgraduate program followed by an examination after studying Veterinary Medicine. The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine employs EBVS specialists from various fields. Additionally, the faculty is a recognized training institute for various specializations. This is how we contribute to high-quality patient care.