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
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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 […]
ACVS Resident Education Travel Grants—APPLICATION CLOSED
Applications are now open for the 2026 ACVS Resident Education Travel Grants. The grants support attendance at the ACVS Surgery Summit in Charlotte, NC. Surgery residents enrolled in ACVS-registered training programs are eligible to apply. Up to six recipients will be selected. Applications are due June 1. Notifications will be sent by June 19. 2026 ACVS […]
ACVS Animal Health Topics expand
The ACVS Communication Committee continues to expand its educational resources that support ACVS Diplomates and residents in client education and communication around surgical care. This year, the committee recruited writers and reviewed 14 Animal Health Topics: Large Animal Septic Arthritis in Horses Enucleation in Cattle Claw Amputation in Cattle Bone Sequestrum in Large Animals Strangulating […]
10 new Spanish translations added to ACVS Animal Health Topics
ACVS added 10 Spanish translations of Animal Health Topics. Large Animal Secuestro óseo en animales grandes (Bone Sequestrum in Large Animals) Cólico en Caballos (Colic in Horses) Manejo General de Heridas en Caballos (General Wound Management in Horses) Emergencias Quirúrgicas Oftalmológicas en Caballos (Ophthalmology Surgical Emergency in Horses) Urolitiasis en Pequeños Rumiantes (Urolithiasis in Small […]
New fellowship training opportunities
An ACVS-approved fellowship training center is currently accepting applications for fellowship training at the following location. To achieve the status of ACVS Fellow, the fellow candidate must meet all the fellowship training requirements and must be an ACVS Diplomate by the end of fellowship training. Interested applicants should contact the fellowship training center representative for […]
2026 European College of Veterinary Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting registration now open
The 35th ECVS Annual Scientific Meeting will take place July 9–11, 2026, in Liverpool, UK. The meeting will be offered in a hybrid format, allowing participation onsite or online. This is a valuable opportunity to earn continuing education and engage with the global surgical community.
Remembering ACVS Emeritus Diplomate Don Ray Waldron
ACVS is saddened by the loss of Emeritus Diplomate Don Ray Waldron, who passed away on April 8, 2026. The announcement of his passing can be found here.
Remembering ACVS Emeritus Diplomate Daniel J. Burba
ACVS is saddened by the loss of Emeritus Diplomate Daniel J. Burba who passed away on March 18, 2026. The announcement of his passing can be found here.
Remembering ACVS Emeritus Diplomate Gustave E. “Bud” Fackelman
ACVS is saddened by the loss of of Emeritus Diplomate Gustave E. “Bud” Fackelman who passed away November 15, 2025. Obituary
