Redesigned Veterinary Surgery cover receives award
The newly redesigned cover received an Award of Excellence from APEX, the Annual Awards for Publication Excellence Competition, standing out among the field of roughly 1,000 entries.
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Remembering ACVS Emeritus Diplomate Robert “Rob” L. Goring
ACVS was recently notified of the passing of Emeritus Diplomate Robert “Rob” L. Goring, who passed away on July 25, 2026. Obituary
Remembering ACVS Emeritus Diplomate Peter C. Rakestraw
ACVS is saddened by the loss of Emeritus Diplomate Peter C. Rakestraw, who passed away on March 26, 2026. Obituary
Remembering ACVS Emeritus Diplomate Robert C. Griffiths
ACVS was recently notified of the passing of Emeritus Diplomate Robert “Bob” Griffiths, on October 28, 2018. Obituary
Congratulations to 2026 ACVS Foundation Student Surgery Proficiency Awards recipients
Selected by ACVS Diplomates at each veterinary school, these students have demonstrated exceptional initiative, diagnostic skills, technical dexterity, and perioperative care for animals undergoing surgery. Recipients
Announcing the 2026 ACVS Resident Education Travel Grant recipients
ACVS and the ACVS Foundation congratulate the six recipients of the 2026 ACVS Resident Education Travel Grant to attend the ACVS Surgery Summit in Charlotte, NC. Carlos Aguilar Miranda, MVZ, MC Louisiana State University Anne Brien, DVM Washington State University Debora M. Grass, DVM University of Montreal Manraj Kaur Grewal, DVM University of Florida Morgan […]
Certification Council members appointed
The ACVS Board of Regents has appointed the members of the Certification Council. Following approval by Diplomates of the new ACVS Bylaws, the council will officially assume oversight of ACVS’s certification functions on January 1, 2027. A liaison from the board to the council will be named in the fall to serve in an ex officio capacity. Council members Trevor N. Bebchuk, […]
Results of the ACVS Bylaws vote
Thank you to the members who participated in the recent bylaws vote. The results are below. APPROVED The following ballot items were approved by the required two-thirds majority of voting members: The adoption of the proposed bylaws (core components) The ballot item granting the Board of Regents the authority to create nonvoting membership categories The ballot item […]
Remembering ACVS Emeritus Diplomate Larry J. Wallace
ACVS is saddened by the loss of Emeritus Diplomate Larry J. Wallace, who passed away on April 1, 2026. Obituary
Updated blueprints ensure relevance of ACVS examinations
Following completion of the 2024–2025 ACVS Job Analysis, blueprints for the Phase I Surgical Knowledge Examination and Phase II Surgical Competency Examination have been updated. ACVS Diplomates were surveyed to evaluate the knowledge and skills required to perform the job of a board-certified veterinary surgeon. The survey data served as the foundation for the examination blueprints. The changes to […]
