Veterinary Surgery migrates to Wiley’s new platform, Research Exchange, on October 23, 2025. While the editors will manage new manuscripts submitted in Research Exchange, they will also manage the manuscripts that are already in ScholarOne, the previous platform, until reaching a final decision for each manuscript in ScholarOne. Due to the expectation of an adjustment […]
Veterinary Surgery is scheduled to migrate to Wiley’s new platform, Research Exchange, in October. Research Exchange is an integrated submission, screening, and peer review platform that aims to improve the publishing process. The platform consists of several modules, including the submission, screening, and review modules. The submission module makes the manuscript upload process easier for […]
Call for papers for a virtual issue of Veterinary Surgery devoted to surgical approaches to thoracic pathology Submission deadline: March 1, 2026 Areas of interest as related to thoracic pathology include advances in surgical techniques, biomechanics, clinical diagnostics, diagnostic imaging, genetics, kinematics, morbidity/mortality, pathophysiology, prevention, rehabilitation, surgical anatomy, surgical instrumentation, and tissue engineering. For consideration, manuscripts […]
Veterinary Surgery seeks a part-time associate editor with an emphasis in neurologic veterinary surgery. The position has a three-year, renewable term, starting November 1, 2025. Apply by submitting a short statement of interest and relevant experience to ACVS Programs Coordinator Tracey Delaney (tdelaney@acvs.org) by September 15, 2025. Associate editors oversee the scientific review process, including assigning reviewers, synthesizing […]
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 patients in their respective fellowship discipline. Po-Yen Chou, BVM, MVM Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons (Small Animal) ACVS Fellow, Joint Replacement Surgery Rachel […]
The American Board of Veterinary Acupuncture (ABVA) and the American Embryo Transfer Association (AETA) have asked to be recognized by the American Board of Veterinary Specialties as veterinary specialty organizations. Public comments are due no later than August 12, 2025, and must be submitted separately for each request. View background information and instructions for submitting […]
The Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates (ECFVG) is seeking veterinarians to help in the revision of the Clinical Proficiency Exam (CPE), the fourth and final step of the ECFVG program. This essential project will allow the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) to provide a pathway for graduates of non-AVMA Council on Education® (COE) accredited […]
ACVS is saddened by the loss of ACVS Diplomate Allen G. Binnington, who passed on May 24, 2025.
ACVS seeks a Diplomate to serve as director of the Examination Committee for a five-year term starting July 1, 2025. The director provides strategic leadership and oversees the development and administration of the examinations. Interested Diplomates are invited to learn more and apply!
ACVS has begun a detailed review of the Constitution and Bylaws to determine what updates need to be made to facilitate the separation of certification functions and membership activities. Opportunities where ACVS can modernize the Constitution and Bylaws to meet current governance best practices, simplify the language, and ensure ACVS can respond quickly and effectively […]
