Honored Mentor
Janet Kovak McClaran
...It is a tremendous honor to be recognized as a mentor. I am touched and grateful to be acknowledged. Also thrilled that the contributions will help support the ACVS foundation....
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Remembering Diplomate and Honored Mentor D. Scott Taylor
ACVS is saddened by the loss of Diplomate and Honored Mentor Dr. D. Scott Taylor, who passed on May 14, 2022....
Small Animal Topic
Fractured Limbs
...refer you to an ACVS board-certified veterinary surgeon for your pet’s fracture repair because of the experience and training involved in successful fracture fixation. Fracture Scale for Repair Decisions Easy...
Small Animal Topic
Bone Tumors in Cats and Dogs
...skeleton as the cross-sectional and three-dimensional images provide better information for the ACVS board-certified veterinary surgeon to assess whether surgery is possible and, if so, the extent of surgery required...
Small Animal Topic
Thyroid Tumors
...Because tumors that are large or invasive can be difficult to remove, referral to an ACVS board-certified veterinary surgeon is indicated for any large or fixed tumors. Radiation or chemotherapy...
Honored Mentor
Gary J. Spodnick
...and always a friend! Dr. Spodnick (Spod) was only present in my early residency since he moved to private practice shortly after I started. He was officially my first ACVS...
Honored Mentor
Philipp D. Mayhew
...the completion of my ACVS MIS fellowship (small animal, soft tissue). His passion for minimally invasive surgery is infectious and Phil serves as a role model in mentorship of residents,...
Small Animal Topic
Patellar Luxations
...patellar luxation and help your ACVS board-certified veterinary surgeon recommend the most appropriate treatment for your pet. These may include: palpation of the knee under sedation to assess damage to...
Honored Mentor
Stephen W. Crane
Dr. Steve Crane was the founding Head of the Department of Companion Animals and Special Species (now Clinical Sciences) at NC State CVM. Steve recruited the first cohort of ACVS...
Large Animal Topic
Ophthalmology Surgical Emergencies in Horses
...would constitute immediate evaluation by your primary care veterinarian and may require referral to an ACVS boarded surgeon. Laceration of the upper/lower eyelid Conditions affecting the cornea Corneal ulcer Melting...
