Honored Mentor
Sheila Laverty
...and when you work for it. Thanks for everything Sheila, you will remain as my role model and mentor for life. To be honored as an ACVS mentor is truly...
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Large Animal Topic
Skin Tumors in Horses
...penis, and difficulty urinating or defecating. Your veterinarian may choose to refer you to an ACVS board-certified veterinary surgeon for surgical removal depending on the location, temperament of the horse,...
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Guidelines to avoid bias in writing reference letters for residency candidates
The ACVS Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee has created guidelines for ACVS Diplomates who are writing reference letters for residency candidates. When writing reference letters for an excellent candidate, bias...
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Dual Certification Statement of Intent
...ACVS office to initiate Dual Certification. Keep a copy of this form for your files. A copy will need to be submitted to ACVS in the Application for Dual Certification....
Small Animal Topic
Limb Amputation
...limb not being used, or a limb with a wound or fracture that cannot be fixed. Your primary care veterinarian and/or an ACVS board-certified surgeon may recommend additional diagnostics before...
Large Animal Topic
Fractures in Horses – Emergency First Aid and Stabilization
...types of fractures in horses can be repaired; however, some cannot. Once appropriate first aid is given ask your veterinarian to consult an ACVS board-certified veterinary surgeon to determine if...
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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...
Honored Mentor
Jose L. Bracamonte
...been blessed throughout my career to have worked with outstanding ACVS residents. They are my priority and the main reason why I love going to work every day. Therefore, I...
Small Animal Topic
Canine Hip Dysplasia
...Some primary care veterinarians and many ACVS board-certified veterinary surgeons have taken the training course and have the equipment to perform this test. The palpation method is called the Ortolani...
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Governance change information session
ACVS Diplomates are encouraged to register to attend ACVS’s first governance update information session (registration required) on Thursday, February 27, 7–8 pm (ET) to learn more about this important undertaking....
