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,...
Resource

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...
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...
News

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....
Large Animal Topic

Laminitis in Horses

...neck, withers) ACVS board-certified veterinary surgeons in equine practice have been trained in the management of orthopedic diseases in horses, including laminitis. Most ACVS board-certified veterinary surgeons in equine practice...