Small Animal Topic

Femoral Capital Physeal Fractures

...and socket joint of the hip. While both dogs and cats can develop fractures in this area, it more common in the feline population. While the majority of fractures are...
Page

Frequently Asked Questions

Separating certification functions from membership activities, including continuing education, meets current governance best practices by avoiding potential conflicts of interest and litigation. It also gives ACVS greater flexibility to provide...
News

New fellowship training opportunities

...fellowship training requirements and must be an ACVS Diplomate by the end of fellowship training. Interested applicants should contact the fellowship training center representative for more information. ACVS Minimally Invasive...
News

Update on formation of ABVP orthopedic surgery fellowship

...Practitioners (ABVP) of an orthopedic surgery fellowship. ABVS met in early March and following the recommendation of the Veterinary Specialty Organizations Committee, ABVS is considering creating a recognition for fellowship...
Page

Awards Programs

...Board of Regents, the membership votes on the recommendation. The ACVS Founders’ Award for Career Achievement is granted if the nominee receives 75 percent approval of the responding membership by...
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...
Small Animal Topic

Chylothorax

...material into an intestinal lymphatic vessel or lymph node to allow for the delineation of TD anatomy and confirm TDL after surgery (lymphangiography, Figure 2). Another technique that has shown...