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Veterinary Surgery migrates to Research Exchange 

Veterinary Surgery is scheduled to migrate to Wiley’s new platform, Research Exchange, in October. Research Exchange is an integrated submission, screening, and peer review platform that aims to improve the publishing process. The platform consists of several modules, including the submission, screening, and review modules.  The submission module makes the manuscript upload process easier for […]

Veterinary Surgery call for papers: surgical approaches to thoracic pathology

Call for papers for a virtual issue of Veterinary Surgery devoted to surgical approaches to thoracic pathology Submission deadline: December 31, 2025 Areas of interest as related to thoracic pathology include advances in surgical techniques, biomechanics, clinical diagnostics, diagnostic imaging, genetics, kinematics, morbidity/mortality, pathophysiology, prevention, rehabilitation, surgical anatomy, surgical instrumentation, and tissue engineering. For consideration, manuscripts […]

Veterinary Surgery seeks an associate editor (neurologic veterinary surgery)

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 […]

New ACVS Fellows

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 […]

Call for comments: Two groups requesting ABVS recognition as specialties

The American Board of Veterinary Acupuncture (ABVA) and the American Embryo Transfer Association (AETA) have asked to be recognized by the American Board of Veterinary Specialties  as veterinary specialty organizations. Public comments are due no later than August 12, 2025, and must be submitted separately for each request.    View background information and instructions for submitting […]

AVMA/ECFVG recruiting volunteers for Clinical Proficiency Exam revision 

The Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates (ECFVG) is seeking veterinarians to help in the revision of the Clinical Proficiency Exam (CPE), the fourth and final step of the ECFVG program. This essential project will allow the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) to provide a pathway for graduates of non-AVMA Council on Education® (COE) accredited […]

Volunteer opportunity: Director, ACVS Examination Committee

ACVS seeks a Diplomate to serve as director of the Examination Committee for a five-year term starting July 1, 2025. The director provides strategic leadership and oversees the development and administration of the examinations. Interested Diplomates are invited to learn more and apply!

ACVS begins comprehensive review of Constitution and Bylaws

ACVS has begun a detailed review of the Constitution and Bylaws to determine what updates need to be made to facilitate the separation of certification functions and membership activities. Opportunities where ACVS can modernize the Constitution and Bylaws to meet current governance best practices, simplify the language, and ensure ACVS can respond quickly and effectively […]

ABVS forms subcommittee to consider fellowship recognition

ACVS leadership received a response from the American Board of Veterinary Specialties (ABVS) to the letter of objection from ACVS Diplomates about the planned American Board of Veterinary Practitioners orthopedic surgery fellowship. ABVS supports recognition of veterinary fellowships and has convened a subcommittee to draft a proposal to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). The […]