About ACVS
The American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) sets the standards for advanced professionalism in veterinary surgery. The American Board of Veterinary Specialties recognizes ACVS as the veterinary specialty organization for veterinary surgery.
ACVS currently includes 2,519 Diplomates. Approximately 70 veterinarians earn their Diplomate credentials every year.
Board of Regents
The ACVS Board of Regents, below, also serves as the ACVS Foundation Board of Directors.
Chair
Bryden J. Stanley
BVMS, MVetSc, DACVS, MANZCVS, MRCVS
Animal Surgical Center of Michigan
Flint, MI
Treasurer
Julie D. Smith
DVM, DACVS, CCRT, MBA
SAGE Compassion for Animals
Mountain View, CA
Regent
Jose M. Garcia-Lopez
VMD, DACVS, DACVSMR
University of Pennsylvania New Bolton Center
Kennett Square, PA
Regent
Laurent P. Guiot
DVM, DECVS, DACVS (Small Animal)
ACCESS Specialty Animal Hospital
Culver City, CA
Regent
Timothy B. Lescun
BVSc, MS, PhD, DACVS
Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine
West Lafayette, IN
Regent
David G. Levine
DVM, DACVSMR, DACVS (Large Animal)
University of Pennsylvania New Bolton Center
Kennett Square, PA
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