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
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 […]
Outstanding Surgery Residents’ Awards The annual Outstanding Surgery Residents’ Awards competition at the ACVS Surgery Summit encourages the development of clinically important research and the dissemination of the results of these investigations, particularly those conducted by surgery residents. Residents are eligible for awards for presentations at the Residents’ Forums and Scientific Poster Presentation. In addition, […]
The American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) and the ACVS Foundation announced the recipients of three prestigious awards at the recent 2024 ACVS Surgery Summit in Phoenix, AZ: the ACVS Founders’ Award for Career Achievement, the Al and Carolyn Schiller Distinguished Service Award, and the ACVS Foundation Lynn Wheaton Philanthropy Award. ACVS Founders’ Award […]
