ACVS welcomes two new Premier Sponsors—Karl Storz and Lick Sleeve
ACVS is thrilled to welcome Karl Storz and Lick Sleeve as our newest Premier Sponsors. ACVS is grateful for their commitment and looks forward to continuing the partnership.
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Veterinary Surgery now accepts consensus statements, technical notes, and surgical tips in clips
Veterinary Surgery has expanded its list of accepted article types to include three new article types as described below. Instructions for each article type are included in the newly revised Author Guidelines. Consensus statements provide the veterinary community with up-to-date information or best practices related to the diagnosis and treatment of veterinary surgical diseases. These […]
ACVS congratulates 74 Diplomates on their continued certification
In December 2024, ACVS completed its maintenance of certification record audit for Diplomates certified in 2019. The Board of Regents congratulates 74 Diplomates on their continued certification through December 31, 2029. Thank you to the Maintenance of Certification Committee members and auditors for their work supporting ACVS Diplomate certification.
ACVS congratulates two new ACVS Foundation Student Surgical Proficiency Award recipients
Congratulations to two additional recipients of the 2024 ACVS Foundation Student Surgical Proficiency Award. These students have demonstrated exceptional aptitude through initiative, diagnostic skill, dexterity, and perioperative care of animals undergoing surgery. Diplomates at each school determine the award recipients.
Approved Journals List addition
The ACVS Board of Regents approved the addition of one new journal, BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, to the Approved Journals List. Resident manuscripts must be accepted by a journal on the list to meet the publication requirement.
Introducing the 2025 ACVS Digital Learning lineup
The 2025 live webinar schedule introduces new changes to best suit the learning needs of busy surgeons, including new webinar start times and revolving days of the week. Bundle together webinars with the all-new Large Animal and Small Animal Access Passes. The Access Pass offers an exclusive 35 percent discount only to ACVS Diplomates and […]
2026 Phase I and Phase II examination dates
The 2026 ACVS examination dates are now available. 2026 Phase II examination: February 9–10 2026 Phase I examination: March 30
ACVS Practice Partner Program: New for 2025!
The ACVS Practice Partner Program has been revamped for Diplomate-affiliated practices for 2025! The program now offers a menu of continuing education and recruitment package options.
Five new registered residency training programs announced
Two new large animal and three new small animal training programs are recognized as registered residency training programs effective July 1, 2025. A complete list of currently registered and renewed training programs is now available. View programs list
Animal owners, primary care veterinarians, and ACVS Diplomates: communication is key
With rapid advancements in veterinary care continuing, the role of referrals for surgery and specialized medicine is on the rise. Primary care veterinarians (PCV) may often find themselves in a situation where the best care for their patients involves referral to an ACVS Diplomate for advanced care, including consultations and surgical procedures. When a PCV […]
