Small Animal Topic
Fractured Limbs
...object goes through the skin and breaks the bone. If there is no open wound near the fracture, it is called a closed fracture. Open fractures are considered more emergent...
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ACVS Diplomate Maintenance of Certification Approved Activities List
...20 points per year Examination Committee Maximum points allowed 20 per year of service Research Committee Maximum points allowed 10 per year of service Resident Credentialing Committee Maximum...
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Information session for first-year residents set for August 28
The ACVS certification team is hosting an information session for first-year residents on Wednesday, August 28, 6:30-7:30 pm (ET). During the information session, ACVS will discuss the certification process and...
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ACVS now accepting nominations for president-elect and regents
...10 years Will serve a three-year term as regent Board member commitment The board meets for two days at three regularly scheduled board meetings each year: in the winter, usually...
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Program Registration FAQ
...Application page one year in advance. For future renewals, some sections of the application (not all) will prepopulate with the information submitted the previous year. Program directors will be able...
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Residency Training FAQ
...vs. large animal), and the year the resident started. “Required objectives” must be completed in order for the training to be acceptable. It is anticipated that many of the “recommended...
Small Animal Topic
Limb Amputation
...your pet on the thin side of normal their whole life. Any minor orthopedic condition can progress with arthritis over time with excessive wear and tear; carrying less body weight...
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Surgery Summit early bird registration ends July 10!
Secure your spot at this year’s Surgery Summit and laboratories held in Louisville, KY, October 11–14, 2023. REGISTER NOW...
Small Animal Topic
Osteoarthritis in Dogs
...cause, and OA develops due to daily wear and tear on the joint. Commonly affected joints: Hips Tarsus (ankle) Elbows Shoulders Stifles (knee) Carpi (wrists) Young large breed dogs with...
Small Animal Topic
Patellar Luxations
...However, the precise cause remains unclear in the majority of dogs but is likely multifactorial. The femoral groove into which the knee cap normally rides is commonly shallow (Figure 2a,...
