Honored Mentor

Gary C. Lantz

Dr. Lantz (aka Papa Lantz) has made an incredible impact on my veterinary surgery career. He is exceptionally talented and takes great joy in training veterinary students, interns, and residents....
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ACVS Foundation Research Grants for 2026!

Through the ACVS Foundation Research Grant Programs, ACVS Diplomates and surgery residents in the first two years of training at an ACVS-registered residency training program may apply for a research...
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Marvin Olmstead

...lives that his impact has been profound and far-reaching. Even surgeons like me who were not his residents have been impacted. From his ultra-efficiency to his pragmatic approach, Marv’s example...
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Annual Certification Fee

...to certification@acvs.org. Basic listing in the Find a Surgeon directory Use of the ACVS veterinary surgeon logo to promote the ACVS Diplomate credential. Supporting veterinary surgery residents and the certification...
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Murray P. Brown

...clinical experience knowledge and granted opportunities for residents to “take the lead” during difficult surgical procedures. From left-to-right, University of Florida faculty* and surgery residents: Drs. R. Reid Hanson, Gayle...
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Ronald M. Bright

Ron was always passionate, enthusiastic, well read and he instilled the same feelings in his residents. He was a tremendous influence on me as a budding surgeon as well as...
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Michael C. Conzemius

...Dr. Conzemius inspired me to be the best surgeon I can be by offering amazing mentorship and support both during residency and after. Mike would show up for residents in...
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Stephen J. Birchard

...they choose to do. I have had the good fortune to be surrounded by very gifted residents over the years, making my mentoring very easy. Watching my residents pursue their...
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Michael W. Ross

...career-long dedication to the profession and to teaching students, residents, and colleagues around the world. I owe much of my success to his mentorship. Dr. Mike Ross has been one...
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Ann L. Johnson

...with residents who were often a complex blend of wanting guidance, yet confident in their ability to solo on procedures and case management. My greatest reward came from supporting the...