Dr. Yi Cui
DVM Diplomate ECVIM-CA
Board-certified specialist in in small animal internal medicine (ECVIM-CA)

Dr. Yi Cui is a veterinarian specializing in small animal internal medicine. She earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from Ghent University in Belgium in 2012. Prior to that, she obtained a master's degree in Biology with a focus on Animal Physiology from the University of Leuven in Belgium in 2007.
After completing her veterinary education, Dr. Cui pursued further training through:
- A small animal rotating internship at Ghent University from 2012 to 2013
- A residency in Internal Medicine at Justus Liebig University Giessen in Germany from 2014 to 2017
In 2019, Dr. Cui achieved board certification as a Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine - Companion Animals (ECVIM-CA).

Dr Yi professional experience includes:
- Clinical supervisor roles in Internal Medicine at universities in Germany, Switzerland, and the Netherlands
- Internal Medicine Specialist at VSH Hong Kong
- Currently working as a freelance Internal Medicine consultant
Yi is passionate about teaching and loves sharing her expertise with colleagues and students. She creates a supportive environment where every question is welcome and complex concepts are made clear. Her enthusiasm for internal medicine shines in every case discussion, inspiring others to delve deeper. Whether leading a workshop or offering guidance online, Yi’s approachable style helps veterinarians grow their skills and confidence.
Get to Know Your Mentor
We spoke with Dr Yi to offer you an insider’s look at her journey in small animal internal medicine. Discover what fuels her passion, how she tackles complex cases, and why she’s dedicated to sharing knowledge and uplifting primary-care veterinarians.
What aspects of internal medicine do you find most unique and fulfilling?
Why is mentoring such an important part of your work, and how has it shaped your career?
Can you share a pivotal experience that made you feel truly confident as an criticalist?
In no more than three words each, share: your favorite thing about emergency, your least favorite thing, and the biggest misconception in emergency.
Tell us two truths and one lie about your veterinary career.
What’s the one piece of equipment in emergency you couldn’t live without?
How do you define work-life balance, and what does it mean for you personally?
What’s the most memorable case you’ve ever worked on?
What’s been your proudest clinical or academic achievement so far?

Keen to master small animal internal medicine with Dr Yi Cui ECVIM-CA?
In this in-depth course, you’ll learn practical diagnostic strategies and gain confidence managing diverse internal medicine cases. Spaces are limited, so join the waiting list today - you’ll be first to hear when enrolment opens and receive priority access to secure your place.