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New ACVS Founding Fellows and Fellow

...treatment, and rehabilitation of patients in their respective fellowship discipline. Megan Theresa Cray, VMD Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons (Small Animal) ACVS Fellow, Surgical Oncology   ACVS Fellowship Programs...
Honored Mentor

Donald L. Piermattei (Deceased)

Don continues to be a role model and teacher to me and, through his contributions to orthopedics, all of us in small animal surgery. Through his leadership as the Chair...
Honored Mentor

William J. Donawick

...resonates with me to this day. I am deeply grateful for Dr. Donawick, a founding father of equine surgery whose mentorship has shaped my career and countless others over more...
Honored Mentor

Joseph C. Glennon

I would have never been able to get my foot into the door of the small animal veterinary surgery community without the mentorship and support of Dr. Glennon. His meticulous...
Honored Mentor

Earl M. Gaughan

...opened doors for me that I am certain would never have opened without his selfless assistance. I will be forever grateful for his guidance and mentorship both as an equine...
Honored Mentor

Gary J. Spodnick

...just a fraction of influence on my mentees that my mentors had on me, I would consider my place in this profession a success; however, mentorship is a two way...
Honored Mentor

Philipp D. Mayhew

...the completion of my ACVS MIS fellowship (small animal, soft tissue). His passion for minimally invasive surgery is infectious and Phil serves as a role model in mentorship of residents,...
Honored Mentor

Dean A. Hendrickson

...is an outstanding role model, and I am forever grateful for his guidance, mentorship, and friendship. Dr. Hendrickson was one of the greatest teachers – to residents, students, and colleagues...
Honored Mentor

Stephen W. Crane

...and internship programs. At a time when the generalist surgeon was the norm, he envisioned a future where specialized surgical faculty would develop pioneering diagnostic methods and surgical treatment and...
Honored Mentor

David E. Holt

...him. I can think of no one else more deserving of this honor! I will be forever grateful for Dr. Holt’s friendship and support throughout my career. I would not...