Mindray Animal Medical European Training Center Opening Ceremony
Held in The Hague, the Netherlands
2025-06-12
In June 11, 2025, amidst a gathering of nearly 200 distinguished guests from Europe, China, and the United States, Mindray Animal Medical celebrated the grand inauguration of its European Training Center at the World Trade Center (WTC) in the Hague, the Netherlands.
The ceremony witnessed the presence of key representatives from the Chinese Embassy in the Netherlands, Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency (NFIA), Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs, Innovation Quarter South Holland, alongside veterinary industry experts, and Mindray Animal Medical's partners, as well as management team, commemorating this milestone event together.
Unwavering Commitment: Establishing Europe's Premier Veterinary Academic Education Hub
Following the establishment of Mindray Animal Medical's European headquarters at The Hague WTC in 2022 - marking the first solid step of Mindray Animal Medical in European animal healthcare market - the 2025 launch of this training center represents further strengthened connection and cooperation with European veterinary experts. Leveraging experience from thousands of global veterinary training sessions, the center stands as a new landmark in the educational ecosystem of Mindray Animal Medical.
At the ceremony, the CEO of Mindray Animal Medical and the general manager of Europe of Mindray Animal Medical, addressed attendees, highlighting past achievements in global veterinary exchange and outlining the European training center's future vision.
Raymond Chen
CEO of Mindray Animal Medical
We have recognized the critical importance of training for veterinary professionals. Based on our founding, we've kept invested and gradually developed a systematically comprehensive education framework. The European Training Center signifies our commitment to deepening roots in the Netherlands while establishing it as an integrated platform to support the development of whole European market.
Vinnie Xiong
General Manager of Europe of Mindray Animal Medical
Through collaboration with global experts, partners, training institutions, and hospital groups, we'll empower European veterinarians with enhanced skills and career development opportunities - positioning this center as a hub for cutting-edge veterinary technology and knowledge exchange.
Distinguished guests extended their congratulations:
Yuan Jin
Economic & Commercial Counsellor, Chinese Embassy in the Netherlands
Mindray is one of the largest medical device manufacturers in China. As a subsidiary of Mindray Group, Mindray Animal Medical has achieved significant success in its European business expansion. We sincerely wish you continued growth and groundbreaking accomplishments.
Angélique Uding
Sr Project Manager, Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency
As Europe's gateway and China's second-largest EU trading partner, the Netherlands enables Chinese enterprises to build continental hubs. Mindray Animal Medical's development in The Hague deepens Sino-Dutch collaboration in veterinary technology and green transformation.
The First European MindVet Academy Master Class Takes Flight
On June 12, the European Training Center launched its flagship course: an "Echocardiography Master Class" led by June A. Boon - renowned author of the seminal text Veterinary Echocardiography and the emeritus clinical instructor of Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital. With expertise dating back to 1980, Ms. June Boon systematically deconstructed cutting-edge diagnostic techniques for feline cardiomyopathy and pulmonary hypertension, significantly enhancing attendees' clinical capabilities.
June Boon's clear and accessible teaching style received unanimous praise from attendees. At the same time, the European Training Center's immersive learning environment—specifically designed to meet the unique demands of veterinary education—was recognized as a cornerstone of instructional excellence.
Take ultrasound training for example. The center deploys a dedicated scanning suite with light-control capabilities alongside three multifunctional display screens:
- The first screen live-displays ultrasound scanning maneuvers within the dark room
- The second screen presents the instructor's educational materials
- The third screen synchronizes live clinical image from ultrasound systems
This training system delivers comprehensive instructional content with enhanced procedural visibility, significantly optimizing the learning experience through multidimensional skill transfer.
Moreover, the Europe Training Center features key scenarios such as emergency, laboratory, ultrasound and DR imaging, advanced operating theaters, ICU wards, and equine diagnostics. The facility also features with systems like the vetXpert Laboratory Information System, VetiNet CMS Veterinary Central Monitoring System, and an image-based internet communication and diagnostics platform. This enables veterinarians to engage in fully immersive, clinically authentic training experiences.
Open Platform for Shared Growth
Regarding future development plans, Vinnie Xiong, General Manager of Europe of Mindray Animal Medical, emphasized that the European Training Center is a collaboratively developed platform shared with partners, professionals, and key opinion leaders. As the center continues to evolve, it will maintain close collaboration with veterinary KOLs, leveraging their expert insights to refine the curriculum and more precisely align with the clinical needs of veterinarians.
From this new starting point at the European Training Center, Mindray Animal Medical pledges to be the trusted partner of global veterinarians, jointly advance the future of animal healthcare.