ACVS is pleased to recognize Veterinary Surgery’s top reviewers for their outstanding service and vital contribution to the journal. This honor acknowledges the volume and timeliness of the reviews performed in 2024 by the journal’s Editorial Review Board members and ad hoc reviewers.
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.
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 […]
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.
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.
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.
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 […]
The 2026 ACVS examination dates are now available. 2026 Phase II examination: February 9–10 2026 Phase I examination: March 30
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.
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
