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Certification

CERT Pathway to Certification Residency Requirements Training Programs Credentials Application Taking Your Examinations Maintaining Certification Dual Certification Fellowship Programs Graduate from an AVMA-accredited veterinary school; have an Educational Commission for...
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ACVS appreciates the 2025 ACVS Practice Partners!

ACVS values its special relationship with ACVS Practice Partners. These Diplomate-affiliated practices, many of which have shown their commitment through the years with continued partnership, are truly appreciated. ACVS thanks...
Honored Mentor

Peter Lotsikas

...exceptional patient care and mentorship. Dr. Lotsikas mentored me through my internship, residency, and now as a colleague. We have worked together for the better part of the last decade...
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Certification Council members appointed

...ACVS credentialing programs director, ex officio The council will be accountable for all certification-related processes and decisions, including oversight of the certification committees: Examination, Fellowship, Maintenance of Certification, Residency Program...
Honored Mentor

Randy J. Boudrieau (Deceased)

...most importantly his friendship. He has given so much to the field of veterinary surgery. Thank you for all the mentorship and guidance to so many people over the years....
Honored Mentor

Michael C. Conzemius

...support and encouragement was an undeniable factor in getting me where I am today. I am deeply grateful for the mentoring Dr. Conzemius provided me throughout my research fellowship and...
Honored Mentor

Jeffrey N. Peck

...the best example for a veterinarian that I have met in my career. Jeff has been a great veterinary and surgical mentor to me prior to and during internship. Dr....
Large Animal Topic

Dorsal Displacement of the Soft Palate

...horses display billowing of the cheeks at high-speed exercise, coughing, and abrupt stopping during intense exercise (“choking down”/”hitting a wall”). When the horse swallows, the soft palate and epiglottis relationship...