ACVS is actively advancing its strategic plan, making strides on the four strategic objectives. The College provides an update below on two key areas: training and certification and continuing education. Strategic objective: Update Training and Certification One priority of this objective is to provide robust support for residents on the path to becoming ACVS […]
Congratulations to the two new ACVS Fellows! Having trained at an ACVS-approved fellowship training center, ACVS Fellows have exemplary training and experience in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of patients in their respective fellowship discipline. Ming Lu, DVM, MVM, MS Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgens (Small Animal) ACVS Fellow, Joint Replacement Surgery […]
President-elect is Denis J. Marcellin-Little, DEDV, DACVS, DECVS, DACVSMR; large animal regent is Timothy B. Lescun, BVSc, MS, PhD, DACVS; and small animal regent is David Dycus, DVM, MS, DACVS (Small Animal). Each year, the ACVS Nominating Committee submits a proposed slate of candidates for president-elect, one large animal regent, and one small animal regent […]
The American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) and the ACVS Foundation announced the recipients of three prestigious awards at the recent 2025 ACVS Surgery Summit in Seattle, WA: the ACVS Founders’ Award for Career Achievement, the Al and Carolyn Schiller Distinguished Service Award, and the ACVS Foundation Legends Award. ACVS Founders’ Award for Career […]
ACVS recently added an additional eight Spanish translations to ACVS Animal Health Topics. Artrodesis quirúrgica de la cuartilla equina Artroscopia equina Castración equina Enfermedad del Ligamento Cruzado Craneal Enfermedad articular degenerativa del caballo Hipercementosis y reabsorción dental odontoclástica equinas (EOTRH) Superposición/pinzamiento de apófisis espinosas dorsales Artritis séptica en caballos Find a board-certified veterinary […]
Veterinary Surgery seeks a part-time associate editor with an emphasis in neurologic veterinary surgery. The position has a three-year, renewable term, starting November 1, 2025. Apply by submitting a short statement of interest and relevant experience to ACVS Programs Coordinator Tracey Delaney (tdelaney@acvs.org) by September 15, 2025. Associate editors oversee the scientific review process, including assigning reviewers, synthesizing […]
Congratulations to the two new ACVS Fellows! Having trained at an ACVS-approved fellowship training center, ACVS Fellows have exemplary training and experience in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of patients in their respective fellowship discipline. Po-Yen Chou, BVM, MVM Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons (Small Animal) ACVS Fellow, Joint Replacement Surgery Rachel […]
The ACVS Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee has created guidelines for ACVS Diplomates who are writing reference letters for residency candidates. When writing reference letters for an excellent candidate, bias can inadvertently be included that can diminish the positive impact of the letter. Guidelines for avoiding bias are available in the ACVS Resource Library.
ACVS congratulates the six recipients of the 2025 ACVS Resident Education Travel Grant to attend the ACVS Surgery Summit in Seattle, WA. With funding provided by the ACVS Foundation, the ACVS Resident Education Travel Grant supports the College’s strategic goal of improving surgery residents’ access to continuing education opportunities. The 2025 ACVS Resident Education Travel […]
Four Surgery Resident Research Grants and five Diplomate Research Grants were awarded. The ACVS Foundation is honored to fund the future of veterinary surgery. 2025 Research Grant Recipients
