President-elect is Denis J. Marcellin-Little, DEDV, DACVS, DECVS, DACVSMR; large animal regent is Timothy B. Lescun, BVSc, MS, PhD, DACVS; and small animal regent is David Dycus, DVM, MS, DACVS (Small Animal). Each year, the ACVS Nominating Committee submits a proposed slate of candidates for president-elect, one large animal regent, and one small animal regent […]
The American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) and the ACVS Foundation announced the recipients of three prestigious awards at the recent 2025 ACVS Surgery Summit in Seattle, WA: the ACVS Founders’ Award for Career Achievement, the Al and Carolyn Schiller Distinguished Service Award, and the ACVS Foundation Legends Award. ACVS Founders’ Award for Career […]
ACVS is saddened by the loss of ACVS Diplomate Callum Hay, who passed on June 30, 2025.
ACVS is excited to announce the launch of a new ACVS online community platform, ACVS Connect. Built to strengthen relationships, spark collaboration, and keep conversations going year-round, ACVS Connect will serve as the central place for Diplomates, residents, and credentialed candidates to connect, collaborate, and grow through all stages of their careers. Click here to […]
On October 7, ACVS held a virtual information session to share details with Diplomates about the proposed Certification Council. The recording from the information session and materials describing the council’s structure and positions are available on the governance change webpage.
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 […]
ACVS is calling on Diplomates to consider sharing your expertise and skills by facilitating practical hands-on training for veterinary professionals at the 2026 ACVS Surgery Summit. Click here to learn more about laboratory topic suggestions, and to submit your proposal by November 3,
ACVS recently added an additional eight Spanish translations to ACVS Animal Health Topics. Artrodesis quirúrgica de la cuartilla equina Artroscopia equina Castración equina Enfermedad del Ligamento Cruzado Craneal Enfermedad articular degenerativa del caballo Hipercementosis y reabsorción dental odontoclástica equinas (EOTRH) Superposición/pinzamiento de apófisis espinosas dorsales Artritis séptica en caballos Find a board-certified veterinary […]
Dr. Yvonne Elce ended her term as director of the ACVS Examination Committee (EC) in September 2025. Dr. Alison Morton was appointed as the new director. Dr. Elce was the first committee director, bringing experience from two terms on the EC during the transition to the two-phase examination. Through Dr. Elce’s collaboration and leadership, the […]
ACVS Diplomates are invited to register for the virtual Certification Council Information Session on October 7. As part of the proposed governance change to separate certification functions from membership activities, ACVS plans to establish an autonomous Certification Council (council). The council will report to the Board of Regents, but will independently oversee all aspects of […]
