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However, the characteristics, scope, and validation of simulators used in veterinary surgery remain heterogeneous and insufficiently systematized. This study aimed to systematically review and characterize the simulators used in veterinary surgical education, focusing on their characteristics, applications, and validations. This should also identify current limitations and potential future research directions.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A systematic review was conducted following the PRISMA 2020 guidelines. The PubMed and Web of Science databases were searched to identify studies on the use of physical simulators in veterinary surgical training published between July 2016 and July 2026. Studies based solely on cadavers, ex vivo models, virtual reality simulators, and those not focused on veterinary practice, were excluded. The results were synthesized descriptively using predefined categorical frameworks.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A total of 1,409 articles were identified, of which 78 studies were ultimately included. Most simulators were low fidelity (55%) and developed in academic settings. High-fidelity simulators were predominantly commercial (79%). The majority of the simulators identified were canine models (42%) or box trainers (21%), with a focus on sterilization procedures. Comparatively limited representation was found for other species and surgical specialties. Validation approaches were heterogeneous, with face, content and construct validity being the most frequently reported.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Physical simulators are widely used in veterinary surgical education, but their development remains uneven across species, specialties, and validation standards. 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