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Upcoming resident needs assessment survey

...of current and future services, and provide insights into resident wellness during training. Residents should be on the lookout in early July for an invitation to participate in the survey....
Honored Mentor

Stephen A. Bilbrey

...my development into the surgeon I am today. He is not only a great surgeon, he is a kind and generous person who is always willing to lend an ear...
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Update on proposed ABVP orthopedic surgery fellowship

ACVS continues to receive concerns from Diplomates regarding the proposed American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP) orthopedic surgery fellowship. ACVS has been monitoring this situation for the past year and...
Small Animal Topic

Perineal Hernias

...9 years. The exact underlying cause for weakening or failure of the pelvic diaphragm is unclear at this time. However, many theories are proposed, all of which may be working...
Honored Mentor

P.O. Eric Mueller

...Mueller for the early part of my education (student and internship). Despite the fact that the majority of my surgical training occurred elsewhere, Dr. Mueller was ALWAYS there for me....
Honored Mentor

Eric P. Tulleners (Deceased)

...in the Golden Age of equine surgery. Dr. Tulleners was a great teacher. He was not easy to please, and we residents always knew where we stood. Once we earned...
Honored Mentor

Robert J. McCarthy

...taught me early to always push the limits of what you are comfortable doing. Though he is retired from Tufts, he continues to dedicate time to helping the programs at...
News

Remembering Thomas P. Greiner, DVM, DACVS

ACVS is saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Thomas P. Greiner, Diplomate, who passed on Friday, June 15, 2022. Read more on Dr. Greiner’s life and accomplishments....
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Frequently Asked Questions

...ACVS anticipates the new governance and organizational structure to take effect for the 2027 calendar year. Creating the Certification Council is not expected to affect ACVS’s overall finances. Certification-related income...