Mandate

External Projects and Consultancy

Dr Stéphane Montavon (DVM) is Chief Veterinarian of the Swiss Army with the rank of Colonel of the Medical Forces. He is employed by the Department of Defense, Protection of Population and Sports as a civil member of staff with a contract based in civil law. This status allows him to take on external third party projects, consultancy and roles in organizations that are all declared to and approved by his hierarchy. All these projects are taken on a voluntary basis, with the exception of the HAFL – Equine Science Program which is subject to an annual authorization. The huge Contact Network generated by these external projects and consultancy represent the “added value” of Dr Stéphane Montavon and help him exercise his function as Chief Veterinarian of the Swiss Army.

Swiss Association of Equine Practitioner SVPM-ASME

Past-President of the association (2003 – 2008), he is currently a consultant and examiner of the Board Exam FVH.

Swiss equestrian

Technical Manager of the Jumping Comittee and member of the Jumping Selection Committee. Second Chef d’équipe of the Elite Jumping Team

Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI)

Veterinary Delegate for Jumping, Dressage and Eventing.

FEI

Jeunesse et sport - J+S

Expert “Jeunesse et sport” for Classic Riding and Equitation.

Swiss Olympic SO

OFFT/BBT approved Trainer for Top showjumping Elite riders and Young riders.

Haute école des sciences agronomiques, forestières et alimentaires (HAFL)

Lecturer in Equine Science for both the Bachelor and Master Programs.

 

BFH

Twydil SA

Consultant for Switzerland, Fonder and Organizer of the « Twydil Equine Veterinary Clinics » of Bern.

The Swiss Horse Industry Council and Administration

Vice-president and representing the Swiss Armed Forces

Vetsuisse Zürich

Lecturer of the Equine Identification Courses CIDE, on request of Professor Anton Fürst, Chief of the Equine Department.

The Young Riders Academy

Lecturer since 2014 of the Equine Veterinary Medical Issues