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Establish a new fellowship training center
ACVS Founding Fellows or Fellows interested in establishing a JRS fellowship training center should send the completed application form to the ACVS office....
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Change in director of the Examination Committee
Dr. Yvonne Elce ended her term as director of the ACVS Examination Committee (EC) in September 2025. Dr. Alison Morton was appointed as the new director. Dr. Elce was the...
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Veterinary Surgery call for papers: surgical approaches to thoracic pathology
...is intended for a special issue: “Surgical Approaches to Thoracic Pathology.” The virtual issue is planned for January 2027. If you have questions, contact Tracey Delaney, ACVS programs coordinator, tdelaney@acvs.org....
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...
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...
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...
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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 College of Veterinary Practitioners orthopedic...
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dvm360: new articles published
ACVS Diplomates continue to support the College strategic objective to raise the importance of the veterinary surgery specialty among primary care veterinarians. Working with the ACVS Communication Committee, Diplomates recently...
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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...
