The 2026 ACVS leadership conversation with Diplomates followed the Annual Business Meeting held during the recent Surgery Summit in Charlotte, NC. ACVS President Kelly Farnsworth, Board of Regents Chair Bryden Stanley, and CEO Ann Loew reflected on the College’s progress over the past year and shared priorities for the future. The discussion emphasized strengthening the […]
A Veterinary Surgery virtual issue on surgical management and treatment of dermatologic disease, injury, and neoplasia is planned for August 2028. While we welcome a broad array of submissions on this topic, the special issue will emphasize research that advances our understanding of the diagnosis and surgical treatment of dermatologic pathology. Reviews which are well […]
ACVS-approved fellowship training centers are currently accepting applications for fellowship training at the following locations. To achieve the status of ACVS Fellow, the fellow candidate must meet all the fellowship training requirements and must be an ACVS Diplomate by the end of fellowship training. Interested applicants should contact the fellowship training center representative for more […]
ACVS is excited to announce a new ACVS Founding Fellows, Joint Replacement Surgery! ACVS Founding Fellows are remarkable leaders in their respective fields as evidenced by their exemplary training, robust experience, innovative research, and committed practice. They continue to devote a significant portion of their professional effort in seeking to prevent, diagnose, treat, and rehabilitate […]
On Thursday, October 8, 2026, ACVS announced the Board of Regents election results for the new president-elect and two new members of the ACVS Board of Regents at the 2026 ACVS Diplomates’ Business Meeting held at the 2026 Surgery Summit in Charlotte, NC. President-elect is Stacy A. Semevolos, DVM, MS, DACVS, DACVSMR (Equine); large animal […]
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 President Kelly Farnsworth presided over the meeting. ACVS Founders’ Award for Career Achievement The American College of Veterinary Surgeons has selected Anthony T. […]
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. […]
