Remembering ACVS Emeritus Diplomate Peter C. Rakestraw
ACVS is saddened by the loss of Emeritus Diplomate Peter C. Rakestraw, who passed away on March 26, 2026. Obituary
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Use of ACVS’s Find a Surgeon directory expands dramatically
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 […]
Understanding the new Certification fee and Membership dues structure
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 […]
Remembering ACVS Emeritus Diplomate Robert C. Griffiths
ACVS was recently notified of the passing of Emeritus Diplomate Robert “Bob” Griffiths, on October 28, 2018. Obituary
Congratulations to 2026 ACVS Foundation Student Surgery Proficiency Awards recipients
Selected by ACVS Diplomates at each veterinary school, these students have demonstrated exceptional initiative, diagnostic skills, technical dexterity, and perioperative care for animals undergoing surgery. Recipients
Announcing the 2026 ACVS Resident Education Travel Grant recipients
ACVS and the ACVS Foundation congratulate the six recipients of the 2026 ACVS Resident Education Travel Grant to attend the ACVS Surgery Summit in Charlotte, NC. Carlos Aguilar Miranda, MVZ, MC Louisiana State University Anne Brien, DVM Washington State University Debora M. Grass, DVM University of Montreal Manraj Kaur Grewal, DVM University of Florida Morgan […]
Veterinary Surgery seeks committed ad hoc reviewers
Veterinary Surgery reviewers provide actionable, respectful, and specific feedback to authors seeking to publish in the journal. Reviewers contribute significantly to the journal’s success and earn two maintenance of certification activity points for each paper reviewed, while advancing knowledge in the field of veterinary surgery. Diplomates who can commit to completing two to three reviews each […]
Program registration applications due August 10
ACVS is accepting program registration applications for the July 2027–June 2028 residency year. Applications must be submitted by August 10, 2026. Application instructions and the 2027–2028 Residency Training Standards and Requirements are now available on the ACVS website.
Certification Council members appointed
The ACVS Board of Regents has appointed the members of the Certification Council. Following approval by Diplomates of the new ACVS Bylaws, the council will officially assume oversight of ACVS’s certification functions on January 1, 2027. A liaison from the board to the council will be named in the fall to serve in an ex officio capacity. Council members Trevor N. Bebchuk, […]
Results of the ACVS Bylaws vote
Thank you to the members who participated in the recent bylaws vote. The results are below. APPROVED The following ballot items were approved by the required two-thirds majority of voting members: The adoption of the proposed bylaws (core components) The ballot item granting the Board of Regents the authority to create nonvoting membership categories The ballot item […]
