Welcome to ISVS where Excellence in Veterinary Surgery Creates Bright Futures
At the International School of Veterinary Surgery (ISVS), our mission is to provide excellent surgical training adapted to the specific needs of Latin America and the world. We are committed to raising the standards of veterinary surgical practice, offering high-quality programs that integrate the latest techniques and advances in soft tissue surgery and minimally invasive procedures. We seek to inspire our students to reach their full potential as veterinary surgeons, promoting professional ethics, innovation and commitment to animal welfare.
Dr. Maykel Povea Mora
DVM, MSC, MANZCVS (Small Animal Surgery), MRCVS, F.MAS (Fellow In Minimal Access Surgery)
CEO and founder of the International School of Veterinary Surgery, The Veterinary Institute of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, as well as the Dr. aMaykel Povea Veterinary Reference Hospital. Dr. Povea is one of the recognized Latin American and world pioneers in Veterinary Medicine and Surgery of small animals and an active member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons of Great Britain (RCVS) since 2008. Dr. Povea has a Master of Science in Genetic Manipulation and Molecular Cell Biology from the University of Sussex and Membership in Small Animal Surgery MANZCVS (SAS) from the Australian and New Zeland College of Veterinary Scientists, being an accredited mentor for the specialty since 2017. Dr. Povea is a Fellow in Minimal Access Surgery (F.MAS) by the World Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons, Faculty of Human Medicine, University of South Florida, USA and active member of the Latin American Society of Veterinary Endoscopy and the Veterinary Endoscopy Society in The USA.
With over 22 years of surgical experience, his remarkable journey spanning over two decades in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery has taken him around the world, from the United Kingdom, Australia, Asia, Latin America, USA, Hong Kong, Qatar. UAE and finally Lima Peru. He has extensive capabilities in handling complicated surgical cases and minimally invasive surgeries with a remarkable success rate that made him recognized as the man of difficult missions.
Passion, dedication and integrity have combined in Dr. Maykel to provide an excellent surgical service that has saved an enormous number of patients. Passion and dedication that he transmits to his students throughout Latin America. Committed to surgical training, Dr. Povea to date has successfully completed numerous courses and workshops in traditional veterinary and Laparoscopic surgery in Peru, Chile, Argentina, Mexico, Colombia, Bolivia, Ecuador, Cuba and Central America. Added to this, Dr. Maykel is a Master’s Professor at several Latin American Universities, Full Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery of the Master’s Degree in Veterinary Medicine, at the Catholic University of Cuenca Ecuador, as well as a regular keynote speaker at different International conferences. He has also written various articles related to open and minimally invasive surgery.
In addition to the aforementioned associations, Dr. Maykel is an active member of the Veterinary Cardiovascular Society of the United Kingdom of Great Britain, an active member of the American Society of Veterinary Soft Tissue Surgery (SVSTS) and the Veterinary Society of surgical oncology (Veterinary Society of Surgical Oncology).
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Our values
Ethics
Our professional ethics are our moral compass. We act with integrity and transparency in all our activities, maintaining the highest standards of conduct in the field of veterinary surgery.
Respect
Respect is fundamental in our educational community. We value and honor the diversity of perspectives and experiences of our students and colleagues, creating an inclusive and collaborative learning environment.
Modesty
We recognize the importance of humility in the art of veterinary surgery. We learn from our mistakes and experiences, maintaining an open attitude towards knowledge and continuous improvement.
Inclusion
We promote an inclusive learning environment where each individual feels valued and respected. We strive to ensure equal opportunities for all our students, regardless of their background or circumstances.
Integrity
Integrity is the cornerstone of our veterinary profession. We act with honesty and responsibility in every procedure and decision we make, building relationships of trust with our patients and colleagues.
Compassion
Compassion is at the heart of our veterinary surgical practice. We care about the physical and emotional well-being of our patients, showing empathy and offering support at all times.
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