Remembering ACVS Diplomate Allen Binnington
ACVS is saddened by the loss of ACVS Diplomate Allen G. Binnington, who passed on May 24, 2025.
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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 […]
Congratulations to the 2025 ACVS Foundation Research Grant recipients!
Four Surgery Resident Research Grants and five Diplomate Research Grants were awarded. The ACVS Foundation is honored to fund the future of veterinary surgery. 2025 Research Grant Recipients
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 College 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 […]
ACVS kicks off project to update brand
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 […]
Five Resident Education Travel Grants available—Applications due June 1
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 […]
European College of Veterinary Surgeons (ECVS) Annual Scientific Meeting, Antwerp, Belgium, July 3–5, 2025
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.
Information session for current and aspiring program directors
Dr. Santiago Gutierrez-Nibeyro, director of the Residency Program Compliance Committee, will host an information session for current and aspiring program directors on Wednesday, April 30, 7–8 pm (ET). Dr. Gutierrez-Nibeyro will review the differences between the three training program definitions (independent single-site, independent multisite, and collaborative) and discuss how to determine the best fit for […]
