About ACVS
The American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) sets the standards for advanced professionalism in veterinary surgery. The American Board of Veterinary Specialties recognizes ACVS as the veterinary specialty organization for veterinary surgery.
ACVS currently includes 2,519 Diplomates. Approximately 70 veterinarians earn their Diplomate credentials every year.
Updating ACVS Governance and Organizational Structure
ACVS is pursuing a new governance and organizational structure that separates ACVS credentialing functions from membership activities to ensure autonomy in certification-related decisions.
For Diplomates: Governance Update Information Session
Thursday, February 27, 2025 | 7–8 pm (ET)
Learn more and register
Diplomates are encouraged to join ACVS’s first governance update information session, facilitated by ACVS Board of Regents Chair Jan Hawkins, to learn more about this important undertaking.
Related Links
Frequently Asked Questions
ACVS has developed frequently asked questions to help members understand the full scope and process of this endeavor. ACVS understands additional questions will arise and will routinely update these frequently asked questions as more information becomes available.
