ACVS appreciates the feedback Diplomates shared on the proposed bylaws. There is support for the overall direction of the proposed governance change. Today we share additional clarity in a few areas.  Certification fees and membership dues  With the separation of certification functions and membership activities, it is important for ACVS to separate certification related fees from membership dues. ACVS plans to implement a new fee structure in 2027 where […]

ACVS invites all Diplomates to submit nominations for six prestigious awards. New this year, the ACVS Rising Star Award recognizes early- to mid-career Diplomates. Eligibility criteria and the nominating process for all awards are available on the ACVS website. Complete nominations packets are due April 17, 2026. Contact Joanne Magro at jmagro@acvs.org or (301) 916-0200 […]

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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 2025 by the journal’s Editorial Review Board and ad hoc reviewers.

Read the new virtual issue of Veterinary Surgery, Tendon Tribulations: Current Approaches to Tendon Injury. Tendons play a vital role in the musculoskeletal system, linking force generating muscles to bones of the rigid skeletal architecture. They have extraordinary strength coupled with flexibility and elasticity. The connections with muscle on one end and bone on the […]