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 2,687 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.
President-elect
Stacy A. Semevolos
DVM, MS, DACVS, DACVSMR (Equine)
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR
Treasurer
Julie D. Smith
DVM, DACVS, CCRT, MBA
SAGE Compassion for Animals
Mountain View, CA
Regent
Nicole J. Buote
DVM, DACVS (Small Animal)
Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
Ithaca, NY
Regent
Jose M. Garcia-Lopez
VMD, DACVS, DACVSMR
University of Pennsylvania New Bolton Center
Kennett Square, PA
Regent
Timothy B. Lescun
BVSc, MS, PhD, DACVS
Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine
West Lafayette, IN
Regent
Samantha L. Morello
DVM, DACVS (Large Animal)
American Veterinary Medical Association
Beverly, MA
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