Four ACVS Diplomates were recognized for their outstanding contributions to veterinary surgery, education, research, and the veterinary profession at the recent Mark W. Allam Lecture and Awards Ceremony in Charlotte, NC. ACVS and the ACVS Foundation announced the recipients of the ACVS Founders’ Award for Career Achievement, the Al and Carolyn Schiller Distinguished Service Award, […]
Call for papers on the topic of surgical approaches to thoracic pathology A Veterinary Surgery virtual issue on surgical approaches to thoracic pathology is planned for April 2027. Areas of interest 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, […]
ACVS was recently notified of the passing of Emeritus Diplomate Robert “Bobby” D. Horne, who passed away on August 31, 2026. Obituary
Supporting those who guide the next generation of veterinary surgeons is central to the future of the veterinary surgery specialty. Aligned with ACVS’s strategic objective to update training and certification, ACVS is pleased to share the new dedicated Supervisors’ Well-Being Resources Page to equip program directors and resident advisors with essential tools for effective leadership. […]
Listening to surgery residents and supporting their journey are central to the future of veterinary surgery. Aligned with ACVS’s strategic objective to update training and certification, the College—guided by the Resident Well-Being Working Group—has established Residents’ Well-Being Resources available to all residents and candidates. ACVS recognizes the unique pressures residents face during training and beyond. […]
The newly redesigned cover received an Award of Excellence from APEX, the Annual Awards for Publication Excellence Competition, standing out among the field of roughly 1,000 entries.
ACVS was recently notified of the passing of Emeritus Diplomate Robert “Rob” L. Goring, who passed away on July 25, 2026. Obituary
ACVS is saddened by the loss of Emeritus Diplomate Peter C. Rakestraw, who passed away on March 26, 2026. Obituary
Raising awareness of Diplomates and the veterinary surgery specialty among animal owners and supporting collaborative relationships between Diplomates and primary care veterinarians are core objectives in the ACVS strategic plan. ACVS has expanded its public-facing outreach efforts in several ways with the input and guidance of the ACVS Communication Committee. Prompted by ACVS’s targeted digital marketing campaigns, refined […]
For 2027, as part of the College’s separation of certification functions and membership activities, ACVS will separate the current single annual dues amount into two clearly defined components: an annual certification fee and annual membership dues. While these fees will be listed separately, the combined total of the certification fee and membership dues is in […]
