Honored Mentor

James Schumacher

...most surgeons would fear. He is selfless and kindhearted, and I am truly blessed to know him and forever grateful for his mentorship and friendship. Jim has been ready to...
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New ACVS Fellows

Congratulations to the two new ACVS Fellows! Having trained at an ACVS approved fellowship training center, ACVS Fellows have exemplary training and experience in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation...
Small Animal Topic

Fractured Limbs

...bones (hock or ankle) Lower leg: tibia (shin bone) and fibula Thigh: femur Pelvis: ilium, acetabulum (hip socket), ischium Joints: carpus (wrist)—made up of small carpal bones and radius elbow—made...
Small Animal Topic

Limb Amputation

...rump/thigh. The muscles of the mid-thigh are cut and the femur (thighbone) is cut close to the hip. When the tissues are sewn together, this provides good padding for the...
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New ACVS Founding Fellow and Fellow

...in their respective fellowship discipline. Erin A. Gibson, DVM Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons (Small Animal) ACVS Fellow, Minimally Invasive Surgery (Small Animal Soft Tissue)   ACVS Fellowship Programs...
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New ACVS Fellows

Congratulations to the two new ACVS Fellows! Having trained at an ACVS-approved fellowship training center, ACVS Fellows have exemplary training and experience in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of...
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New ACVS Founding Fellows and Fellows

...Surgeons (Small Animal) ACVS Founding Fellow, Joint Replacement Surgery   Congratulations to the three new ACVS Fellows! Having trained at an ACVS approved fellowship training center, ACVS Fellows have exemplary...
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New ACVS Fellows

Congratulations to the two new ACVS Fellows! Having trained at an ACVS-approved fellowship training center, ACVS Fellows have exemplary training and experience in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of...