Honored Mentor

D. Scott Taylor (Deceased)

My internship year with Dr. Taylor will remain in my memory as one of the best years of my life. He opened my eyes to the amazing world of surgery...
Honored Mentor

Michael Tillson

Early in his career, Michael Tillson lent perspective to his mentees that a more senior clinician may have long ago forgotten. As much a friend, learning with his mentees, he...
Small Animal Topic

Extrahepatic Biliary Tract Obstruction

...until clinical signs of icterus develop. These animals often have complete obstruction of their biliary tract and are much sicker than they may appear. Figure 1: Lateral radiograph projection of...
Small Animal Topic

Splenic Torsion

...Your dog will need restricted activity for two weeks following surgery. Your dog may need to wear an E-collar or t-shirt to prevent self-trauma to the surgical site. Complications from...
Small Animal Topic

Liver Tumors

...discoloration of the whites of the eyes, gums, inner ear flaps and poorly haired areas of skin. Figure 1. X-ray of the abdomen of a dog that has a large...
Honored Mentor

John T. Vaughan (Deceased)

...became clear that he was a very gifted surgeon but in a practical, experienced sort of way. He was an articulate, slow speaker with powerful words. Dr. Vaughan became a...
News

Veterinary Surgery seeks an associate editor

...to apply by submitting a short statement of interest and relevant experience by April 12, 2024. The position has a three-year renewable term and starts November 1, 2024. LEARN MORE...
News

Remembering Past ACVS President Bruce Hull

...Mentor of the Year. Dr. Hull met his first wife Karen Bruner while studying at Cornell; they married in 1965 and had two daughters (Kristina and Kimberly). He later married...