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New ACVS Founding Fellow and Fellow

ACVS is excited to announce a new ACVS Founding Fellow. ACVS Founding Fellows are remarkable leaders in their respective fields as evidenced by their exemplary training, robust experience, innovative research, and committed practice. They continue to devote a significant portion of their professional effort in seeking to prevent, diagnose, treat, and rehabilitate patients in their […]

Volunteer to serve as the laboratories assistant director on the Continuing Education Committee

The ACVS Board of Regents invites applications from Diplomates interested in serving as the laboratories assistant director on the Continuing Education Committee (CEC). This position receives an annual stipend and other volunteer benefits. The laboratories assistant director works in conjunction with the continuing education (CE) senior leadership team, consisting of the CE director, staff learning […]

Update on formation of ABVP orthopedic surgery fellowship

In January 2024, ACVS notified Diplomates that ACVS reached out to the American Board of Veterinary Specialties (ABVS) with concerns about the planned formation by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP) of an orthopedic surgery fellowship. ABVS met in early March and following the recommendation of the Veterinary Specialty Organizations Committee, ABVS is considering […]

ACVS announces newly certified Diplomates

ACVS congratulates the newly certified Diplomates on passing the Phase II Surgical Competency Examination in February 2024. 18 certified in large animal surgery 72 certified in small animal surgery The total number of ACVS Diplomates is now 2,519, with approximately 68 percent small animal surgeons and 32 percent large animal surgeons. Lori Agulian, DVM Diplomate, […]

Changes Coming to ACVS Residency Program Registration Requirements

ACVS is revising the ACVS residency training program definitions in the 2025–2026 ACVS Residency Training Standards and Requirements to include an option for single business multisite residency training programs. Providing an option for this business model will result in additional surgical training opportunities while maintaining ACVS training program standards and enhancing the quality of resident […]

ACVS welcomes membership director

ACVS is pleased to announce that Adam Seery has joined the ACVS staff as membership director. Adam has an extensive background in association management, including 20-plus years’ experience building loyalty among members, partners, and stakeholders. A data-driven strategist, Adam has successfully developed, evaluated, and refined membership programs. He is exploring opportunities to promote the value […]

Veterinary Surgery seeks an associate editor

Veterinary Surgery is seeking an associate editor with expertise in the small animal soft tissue discipline and invites interested Diplomates to apply by submitting a short statement of interest and relevant experience by April 12, 2024. The position has a three-year renewable term and starts November 1, 2024. LEARN MORE

ACVS call for volunteers now open

The College and its work are sustained by its volunteers. Are you interested in becoming actively involved? The call for volunteers is now open!

ACVS and ACVS Foundation awards nominations due April 1

The deadline to submit your recommendations for five prestigious ACVS and ACVS Foundation awards to be presented at the 2024 Surgery Summit is fast approaching. Download each award’s nomination packet to view eligibility and submit your nomination.