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Questions for Your Veterinarian
...does not appear on the Find a Veterinary Surgeon directory, you may email acvs@acvs.org to verify their certification. It is possible that they are board-certified but in a specialty other...
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Large Animal Topic
Standing Equine Laparoscopic Ovariectomy
...24–48 hours to allow for visualization of the ovaries, which lie suspended toward the back of the horse near the pelvis. Laparoscopic Ovariectomy: Procedure: The mare is sedated and restrained...
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Job Analysis Survey fielded with ACVS Diplomate assistance
The ACVS Job Analysis Survey was sent to all Diplomates in early December. This survey would not be possible without the participation of multiple ACVS Diplomate volunteers. The survey evaluates...
Honored Mentor
Mary A. McLoughlin
...my time as a veterinary student at OSU (1999-2003), surgical residency (2004-2007), and an early role as a clinical instructor at OCU (2007-2008). She is a tremendous educator, leader, and...
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Continuing Education Committee welcomes new assistant directors
The ACVS Continuing Education Committee is excited to welcome two new assistant directors for a five-year term. Michael Dearmin, DVM, DACVS (Small Animal) – Small Animal and Allied Medicine and...
Large Animal Topic
Colic in Horses
...and treatment, survival is guarded. Your surgeon may be able to determine that at the time of surgery. Surgical success rates have improved dramatically over the years due to early...
Honored Mentor
Robert J. Hunt
...is beyond worthy of such recognition. Dr. Hunt was instrumental to my development during my early surgeon training days. His mentorship during my surgical internship at Hagyard Equine Medical Institute...
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Recording available for recent information session for new residents
ACVS recently held a successful information session for first-year residents. The ACVS certification team and recently board-certified ACVS Diplomates Haileigh Avellar, DVM, MS, DACVS (Large Animal), and Daniel McCarthy, DVM,...
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Strategic plan update: certification working groups making progress
...surgery residents and Diplomates. Recommendations are expected later in the year. The competency development working group is exploring both short-term and longer-term steps ACVS can take to develop a meaningful...
Large Animal Topic
General Wound Management in Horses
...The result of this case demonstrates the need for early and continued involvement by your veterinarian. Following initial stabilization and care of the wound, your veterinarian may recommend that your...
