Honored Mentor
Donald L. Piermattei (Deceased)
...of the Board of Regents during the establishment of the ACVS Foundation, Don has positively touched all ACVS Diplomates and our College. 1931 – 2017 Several former students have told...
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Large Animal Topic
Cryptorchidism (Undescended Testicles) in Horses
...in horses younger than 3 years and in donkeys. An ACVS board-certified veterinary surgeon should perform the identification and surgical removal of undescended testicles. The anatomy in this area is...
News
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 College of Veterinary Practitioners orthopedic...
Resource
Understanding the Pathway to Certification
Learn about the pathway to certification that veterinary surgeons follow to become an ACVS Diplomate. ...
Small Animal Topic
Hip Luxation
...mechanically support the hip during the healing phase. There are a large variety of techniques that may be chosen based on your ACVS board-certified veterinary surgeon’s experience, including toggle rod...
Honored Mentor
Stephen B. Adams
...great joy. It has been fun to assist residents in becoming certified by the ACVS and I have learned a lot from each of them. I am proud of them...
Small Animal Topic
Splenic Masses
...ECG to look for arrhythmias is recommended after surgery. While this may require treatment, most arrhythmias resolve within 24–48 hours. Photos provided courtesy of Elizabeth Hardie, DVM, PhD, Diplomate ACVS....
Small Animal Topic
Perineal Hernias
...pet to an ACVS board certified veterinary surgeon for surgical repair of a perineal hernia. Perineal hernias, by themselves, may cause constipation, which in turn, may damage the motility function...
Small Animal Topic
Mammary Tumors
...consultation with your primary care veterinarian may result in a referral to an ACVS board-certified veterinary surgeon to fully explore your options. The type of surgery depends on the size,...
Honored Mentor
Eric P. Tulleners (Deceased)
...side. He understood the importance of training the next generation and giving back. He modeled what it means to be an ACVS surgeon. 1952-2000 Dr. Tulleners was an excellent teacher!...
