A draft revision of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) 2019 Model Veterinary Practice Act (MVPA) is available to AVMA members only for comment until February 14, 2025. ACVS Diplomates and residents who are not AVMA members may want to become members to have the opportunity to comment. The MVPA is intended to serve as […]
ACVS continues to receive concerns from Diplomates regarding the proposed American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP) orthopedic surgery fellowship. ACVS has been monitoring this situation for the past year and expressed concerns to ABVP and the American Board of Veterinary Specialties. At the recent 2024 Surgery Summit, Dr. Jan Hawkins, then ACVS President, encouraged Diplomates […]
The ACVS Job Analysis Survey was sent to all Diplomates in early December. This survey would not be possible without the participation of multiple ACVS Diplomate volunteers. The survey evaluates the knowledge and skills required to perform the job of a board-certified veterinary surgeon. Survey data will be used to evaluate ACVS resident training requirements, […]
Two new large animal and three new small animal training programs are recognized as registered residency training programs effective July 1, 2025. A complete list of currently registered and renewed training programs is now available. View programs list
ACVS-approved fellowship training centers are currently accepting applications for fellowship training in joint replacement surgery, minimally invasive surgery, and surgical oncology. 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 […]
ACVS is pleased to share a comprehensive summary of the 56th ACVS Diplomates’ Business Meeting, held during the recent 2024 ACVS Surgery Summit in Phoenix, AZ. ACVS President, now chair of the Board of Regents, Jan F. Hawkins presided. In addition to accepting each ACVS committee chairs’ and leaders’ reports, which are available for […]
With rapid advancements in veterinary care continuing, the role of referrals for surgery and specialized medicine is on the rise. Primary care veterinarians (PCV) may often find themselves in a situation where the best care for their patients involves referral to an ACVS Diplomate for advanced care, including consultations and surgical procedures. When a PCV […]
ACVS is excited to announce two 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 […]
Outstanding Surgery Residents’ Awards The annual Outstanding Surgery Residents’ Awards competition at the ACVS Surgery Summit encourages the development of clinically important research and the dissemination of the results of these investigations, particularly those conducted by surgery residents. Residents are eligible for awards for presentations at the Residents’ Forums and Scientific Poster Presentation. In addition, […]
The American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) and the ACVS Foundation announced the recipients of three prestigious awards at the recent 2024 ACVS Surgery Summit in Phoenix, AZ: the ACVS Founders’ Award for Career Achievement, the Al and Carolyn Schiller Distinguished Service Award, and the ACVS Foundation Lynn Wheaton Philanthropy Award. ACVS Founders’ Award […]
