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ACVS Foundation Research Grants for 2026!

Through the ACVS Foundation Research Grant Programs, ACVS Diplomates and surgery residents in the first two years of training at an ACVS-registered residency training program may apply for a research grant, with available funding up to $20,000 per grant. The research project should be planned for completion within a one-year timeframe. Surgery residents are expected to […]

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 these practices for partnering in 2025 and looks forward to continuing the partnership for 2026! 2025 ACVS Practice Partners and ACVS Diplomate Affiliates 2026 ACVS Practice […]

Publishing delays are anticipated as Veterinary Surgery migrates to Research Exchange on October 23

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 migrates to Research Exchange 

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 […]

Veterinary Surgery call for papers: surgical approaches to thoracic pathology

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 an associate editor (neurologic veterinary surgery)

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 […]

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 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 […]

Call for comments: Two groups requesting ABVS recognition as specialties

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 […]

AVMA/ECFVG recruiting volunteers for Clinical Proficiency Exam revision 

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 […]