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Fellowship Training Opportunities in Surgical Oncology

December 22, 2022 ACVS-approved training centers are currently accepting applications for fellowship training in surgical oncology from those interested in achieving the status of ACVS Fellow, Surgical Oncology. The training program is designed for ACVS Diplomates and veterinarians who have completed a residency at an ACVS Registered Residency Training Program. Interested applicants should contact the fellowship […]

2022-2027 ACVS Strategic Plan: four objectives announced at business meeting

ACVS Chief Executive Officer Ann Loew outlined the four objectives of the College’s 2022-2027 Strategic Plan during the ACVS Diplomates’ Annual Business Meeting at the 2022 Surgery Summit in Portland, OR. The ACVS Board of Regents approved the strategic plan in July 2022. A deliberate process The strategic planning process included collaboration between ACVS staff […]

Research Grant Application Workshop

Prior to applying for a 2023 ACVS Foundation Research Grant, view the Research Grant Application Workshop which focuses on the preparation of research grant proposals by surgery residents and ACVS Diplomates. This free one-hour webinar offers one CE credit. The CE certificate is required when applying for a Diplomate Research Grant or a Surgery Resident […]

Remembering H. Rodney Ferguson, DVM, PhD, DACVS

ACVS is saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. H. Rodney Ferguson, Emeritus Diplomate, who passed on September 20, 2022. Dr. Ferguson was an Honored Mentor. Read more on Dr. Ferguson’s life and accomplishments.

New ACVS Fellow, Minimally Invasive Surgery (Small Animal Orthopedics)

Congratulations to Matthew D. Johnson, DVM, DACVS (SA) in becoming an ACVS Fellow, Minimally Invasive Surgery (Small Animal Orthopedics). ACVS Fellows have exemplary training and experience in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of patients in their respective fellowship discipline. ACVS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS

Remembering Thomas P. Greiner, DVM, DACVS

ACVS is saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Thomas P. Greiner, Diplomate, who passed on Friday, June 15, 2022. Read more on Dr. Greiner’s life and accomplishments.

New ACVS Fellows, Surgical Oncology

Congratulations to three new ACVS Fellows, Surgical Oncology. ACVS Fellows have exemplary training and experience in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of patients in their respective fellowship discipline. Janis Marie Lapsley, DVM Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons (Small Animal) ACVS Fellow, Surgical Oncology Sarah Ann Salyer, DVM, MS Diplomate, American College of Veterinary […]

ACVS Strategic Planning Update: Reflections and Next Chapters

Diplomates and Residents, I am excited to update you on the efforts to finalize the 2022–2027 ACVS strategic plan. First, allow me to reflect on ACVS’s many achievements from the 2017–2022 strategic plan. Celebrating the 2017–2022 strategic plan When the College embarked on implementing the 2017 five-year strategic plan, none of us could have imagined that […]

Remembering Albert Gabel, Emeritus and Charter Diplomate

ACVS is saddened by the loss of Dr. Albert Gabel, Emeritus Diplomate, who passed on April 12, 2021. Dr. Gabel, a pioneer in equine surgery and large animal anesthesia, was one of ACVS’s 33 Charter Diplomates. Read more on Dr. Gabel’s life and accomplishments