ACVS recognizes that many of its Diplomates have achieved, or may wish to achieve, a level of expertise in a specific field. In order to ensure consistent training for Diplomates who wish to pursue specialized training, ACVS established ACVS Fellowship Programs.

Upon completion of training, Fellows of these programs have specific expertise and knowledge in their specialized disciplines beyond what can be mastered within a three-year veterinary surgery residency program. Individuals participating in fellowship programs must complete all requirements of a veterinary surgery residency, achieve ACVS Diplomate status, and have their credentials approved by the ACVS Board of Regents before receiving the title of ACVS Fellow in the chosen discipline.

ACVS recognizes this discipline-specific expertise within its own ranks and wishes to formally acknowledge this achievement, as well as assist in formalizing training programs. ACVS Fellowship Programs serve to develop highly skilled surgeons who will become recognized experts and leaders in their specialized field of training.

ACVS Fellowship in Joint Replacement Surgery
ACVS Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Surgery
ACVS Fellowship in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
ACVS Fellowship in Surgical Oncology

New fellowship training opportunities

ACVS-approved fellowship training centers are currently accepting applications for fellowship training at the following locations. To achieve the status of ACVS Fellow, the fellow candidate must meet all the fellowship training requirements and must be an ACVS Diplomate by the end of fellowship training. Interested applicants should contact the fellowship training center representative for more information.

ACVS Minimally Invasive Surgery (Small Animal Soft Tissue) Fellowship Training Program at University of Florida
Number of available fellowships: One
Proposed start date (tentative): July 19, 2027
Length of fellowship training: 12 months
Application deadline: March 15, 2027
Contact: Dr. Brad Case

ACVS Surgical Oncology Fellowship Training Program at University of Florida
Number of available fellowships: One
Proposed start date: July 26, 2027
Length of fellowship training: 12 months
Application deadline: January 24, 2027
Contact: Dr. Judith Bertran

ACVS Surgical Oncology Fellowship Training Program at Colorado State University
Number of available fellowships: Two
Proposed start date: July 26, 2027
Length of fellowship training: 12.5 months
Application deadline: January 24, 2027
Contact: Dr. Giovanni Tremolada

For questions about the application process or about the fellowship programs, contact the ACVS office or Dr. Caleb Hudson, chair of the Fellowship Committee.