wherever they are,
A record of shaping the direction of clinical practice,
built on trust.
Official launch of the Korean Board of Veterinary Practitioners (KBVP)
Establishment of a nationwide clinical education framework through seminars and webinars
One Health symposia on humidifier disinfectant issues and public engagement initiatives
In-depth educational programs focused on organ-based medicine
KBVP Hosts Companion Animal Neurosurgery Workshop
KBVP held a Veterinary Brain Surgery Workshop at Haemaru Referral Animal Hospital in Bundang, bringing together veterinarians for advanced clinical training.
KBVP Bodmi Medical Outreach Program
The Chungbuk Veterinary Medical Association and KBVP conducted a joint medical outreach program for abandoned dogs in Boeun, with support from the KBVP Bodmi Volunteer Team.
“Education Is Needed in Schools” – KBVP Symposium
KBVP hosted an Organ-Based Medicine Symposium, “Adrenal Day,” focusing on an integrated, organ-centered clinical approach across key veterinary disciplines.
Mission & Vision
“Beyond animal health, safeguarding the health of society.”
Ensuring that guardians and companion animals, wherever they are, have access to high-quality veterinary care.
Clinical Standards
Establishing clinical guidelines based on evidence-based medicine (EBM).
Rebuilding Trust
Restoring trust between veterinarians and guardians.
Implementing One Health
Strengthening leadership as public health professionals.
Introduction
A forum shaping the standards of clinical practice, together
The Korean Board of Veterinary Practitioners (KBVP), led by President Hyun-Wook Kim, is a professional veterinary forum that practices the One Health philosophy, recognizing that the health of humans, animals, and the environment is fundamentally interconnected. Grounded in veterinary expertise, the forum goes beyond the mere sharing of clinical techniques to emphasize the social responsibility and public health role of veterinarians, while actively contributing to the development of sound clinical culture and policy recommendations.
One of KBVP’s most distinguished areas of activity is its scientific investigation into social disasters and the pursuit of factual clarity. During the humidifier disinfectant tragedy, the forum recognized companion animals as victims alongside humans and conducted an independent damage assessment. Through this work, KBVP demonstrated that companion animals can serve as early “sentinels,” detecting harmful substances in domestic environments before human exposure occurs. Furthermore, in collaboration with the Special Commission on Social Disaster Investigation, the forum contributed to the publication of the case report Beginning at the End and leveraged these findings to propose preventive frameworks, thereby playing a substantive role in the development of practical social safety measures.
These initiatives are directly translated into educational programs that support real-world clinical practice. KBVP regularly hosts symposia and professional forums to provide veterinarians with education on the latest clinical trends. In particular, the forum raises awareness of infection risks faced by veterinarians in relation to severe zoonotic diseases such as Severe Fever with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (SFTS), while delivering concrete clinical guidelines and preventive protocols. Through this approach, KBVP safeguards not only the personal safety of veterinarians but also strengthens infection control within veterinary hospitals and protects animal owners. In addition, the forum actively leads academic exchange in collaboration with related organizations, including national veterinary hospital associations, and continues its efforts to elevate and standardize the overall clinical quality of frontline animal hospitals.
In addition, the forum upholds the Human–Animal Bond (HAB) as a core value, advocating that companion animals are not merely pets but vital social assets within our society. Through this perspective, the Korean Board of Veterinary Practitioners positions professional clinical education and proactive social engagement as its two guiding pillars, playing a central role in fostering a healthier society in which humans and animals coexist in mutual well-being.
Hyunwook Kim
- Ph.D. and M.S., Veterinary Internal Medicine, Seoul National University
- Top Admission, College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University
- Graduated from Sehwa High School
- 現 AI Leaders Forum 이사장
- 前 Medical Director, Haemaru Referral Animal Hospital
- 前 Chief Executive Officer, Health & Medicine
- 前 Vice President, Korean Animal Hospital Association
- 前 Vice President, Gyeonggi Veterinary Medical Association
- 前 President, Seongnam Veterinary Medical Association
- 2020: Exploration of the developmental process of vasculogenic mimicry in canine inflammatory mammary carcinoma (Journal of Biomedical and Translational Research)
- 2016: Evaluation of computed tomographic enterography with an orally administered lactulose solution in clinically normal dogs (American Journal of Veterinary Research)
- 2015: Usefulness of CT imaging for segmental lung lobe torsion without typical radiographic imaging in a Pomeranian (Journal of Veterinary Medical Science)
- 2015: A Double-Blind, Placebo Controlled-Trial of a Probiotic Strain Lactobacillus sakei Probio-65 for the Prevention of Canine Atopic Dermatitis (Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology)
- 2014: Zygomatic Sialolithiasis Diagnosed with Computed Tomography in a Dog (Journal of Veterinary Medical Science)
- 2011: Abdominal Aortic Chondrosarcoma in a Dog (Journal of Veterinary Medical Science)
- 2010: Ultrasonographic features of pyonephrosis in dogs (Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound)
- 2009: A suspected case of Lyme borreliosis in a hunting dog in Korea (Journal of Veterinary Clinics)
- 2010 II: Giardiasis in dogs and cats (Journal of the Korean Veterinary Medical Association)
- 2010–2011: ANSWER: What Is Your Diagnosis? (Journal of the Korean Veterinary Medical Association, video-based diagnostic quiz series)
- 2008: Sertoli Cell Tumor Accompanied by Pancytopenia in a Dog, Journal of Veterinary Clinics
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