Small Animal Topic

Femoral Capital Physeal Fractures

...there is no reported predisposition. However, with SCFE, gender, age, and breed play a role with males, cats over 1 year of age, Maine Coons, British Shorthairs, Bengals, and Siamese...
Large Animal Topic

Degenerative Joint Disease in Horses

...due to chronic wear and tear on joints and, therefore, is most common in older horses; however, inflammation of a joint due to injury, infection, or conformation may predispose a...
Small Animal Topic

Gallbladder Mucocele

...work combined with imaging modalities, like abdominal ultrasound. Abdominal ultrasound is incredibly useful early in the disease process and should be considered in any animal with clinical signs related to...
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Certification

...Foreign Veterinary Graduates certificate; or have a current veterinary license. Complete a one-year, rotating veterinary internship or equivalent Be accepted by an ACVS registered residency training program Complete training requirements...
News

Strengthening the membership section of the bylaws

...proposed bylaws, ACVS is taking a streamlined and consistent approach to defining membership eligibility. The intent is to make the definitions as clear and straightforward as possible, while aligning voting...
Small Animal Topic

Infraspinatus Muscle Contracture

...so we use that to our advantage in recommending a surgical correction. Quite simply, the tendon of the infraspinatus muscle is cut near where it connects to the humerus. Additional...
Small Animal Topic

Laryngeal Paralysis

...the opening, or in severe cases sucked shut. Early in the condition, this creates increased noise when they breathe; later, it can completely obstruct their airway, and they can suffocate....
Honored Mentor

R. Reid Hanson

...guide me from the role of intern to solo surgeon by challenging me to challenge myself. Dr. Hanson has been pivotal to my early academic career. The advice and support...