A primary objective of ACVS’s strategic plan is to maximize awareness and recognition of veterinary surgery and the ACVS Diplomate credential. To achieve this, ACVS last month launched an effort to replace the current brand with one that resonates with and is relevant and relatable to animal owners, Diplomates, residents, and other veterinary professionals. Partnering with Illinois-based […]
Applications are being accepted for 2025 ACVS Resident Education Travel Grants to attend the ACVS Surgery Summit in Seattle, WA. The application is open to surgery residents training at all ACVS-registered training programs. Five recipients will be selected. Applications are due June 1. Selected recipients will be notified on June 19. 2025 ACVS Resident Education […]
The meeting will be held as a hybrid congress meeting in 2025. Join your ECVS colleagues for scientific programs and social events. Registration is now open.
ACVS congratulates the newly certified Diplomates on passing the Phase II Surgical Competency Examination in February 2025. 26 certified in large animal surgery 62 certified in small animal surgery 1 dual-certified in large animal surgery and small animal surgery The total number of ACVS Diplomates is now 2,597, with approximately 68 percent small animal […]
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.
