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ACVS revises some bylaws recommendations based on feedback

ACVS appreciates the feedback Diplomates shared on the proposed bylaws. There is support for the overall direction of the proposed governance change. Today we share additional clarity in a few areas.  Certification fees and membership dues  With the separation of certification functions and membership activities, it is important for ACVS to separate certification related fees from membership dues. ACVS plans to implement a new fee structure in 2027 where […]

ACVS and ACVS Foundation award nominations due April 17

ACVS invites all Diplomates to submit nominations for six prestigious awards. New this year, the ACVS Rising Star Award recognizes early- to mid-career Diplomates. Eligibility criteria and the nominating process for all awards are available on the ACVS website. Complete nominations packets are due April 17, 2026. Contact Joanne Magro at jmagro@acvs.org or (301) 916-0200 […]

Large Animal Health Topics expands

ACVS recently added three new large animal topics to the Animal Health Topics library. Bone Sequestrum in Large Animals Large Colon Resection in Horses Strangulating Lipomas in Horses Find a board-certified veterinary surgeon near you.

2026 ACVS call for volunteers now open

The College and its work are sustained by its volunteers. Are you interested in becoming actively involved? The call for volunteers is now open!

Recognizing Veterinary Surgery’s top reviewers

ACVS is pleased to recognize Veterinary Surgery’s top reviewers for their outstanding service and vital contribution to the journal. This honor acknowledges the volume and timeliness of the reviews performed in 2025 by the journal’s Editorial Review Board and ad hoc reviewers.

2026 ACVS Board of Regents election nominations–deadline March 25, 2026

ACVS Nominating Committee Chair Jan Hawkins, DVM, DACVS, recently announced the annual call for nominations for president-elect and regents. The deadline to submit nominations is Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 5 pm (ET). Dr. Hawkins’ message, sent on Wednesday February 25, 2026, explained the responsibilities, commitment, and the nomination process of the president-elect and regents elected this year […]

New Veterinary Surgery Virtual Issue—Tendon Tribulations: Current Approaches to Tendon Injury

Read the new virtual issue of Veterinary Surgery, Tendon Tribulations: Current Approaches to Tendon Injury. Tendons play a vital role in the musculoskeletal system, linking force generating muscles to bones of the rigid skeletal architecture. They have extraordinary strength coupled with flexibility and elasticity. The connections with muscle on one end and bone on the […]

New ACVS Fellows

Congratulations to the five 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.    Samuel Burkhardt, DVM Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgens (Small Animal) ACVS Fellow, Surgical Oncology Colin Punchuen Chik, […]

Volunteer for the Certification Council

ACVS seeks six Diplomates to serve as members and officers on the proposed Certification Council. Experience on a certification committee is required. Applications for Diplomate members and a public member are being accepted. Onboarding meetings will be held in the fall with terms beginning January 1, 2027, pending a successful vote on the proposed ACVS […]

Recording available: February 3 governance information session: bylaws

On February 3, 2026, ACVS hosted the third governance information session for Diplomates that focused on the College’s proposed bylaws update. ACVS presented the proposed bylaws in full, highlighted key areas that have changed, and explained the rationale behind the proposed updates. Find the session recording and PowerPoint here.