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Maintenance of certification deadline reminder

Diplomates who achieved ACVS certification in 2019 must submit their Maintenance of Certification (MOC) record in CERT to ACVS by November 1, 2024, 11:59 pm (ET). Diplomates must document a total of 100 activity points. A minimum of 70 activity points must be in the Diplomate’s respective specialty of certification (e.g., small animal surgery or […]

Information session for first-year residents set for August 28

The ACVS certification team is hosting an information session for first-year residents on Wednesday, August 28, 6:30-7:30 pm (ET). During the information session, ACVS will discuss the certification process and the online certification tracking system (CERT), as well as introduce the ACVS certification team. Two recently board-certified ACVS Diplomates, Haileigh Avellar, DVM, MS, DACVS (Large […]

2024 ACVS Surgery Summit seminar to feature ACVS communication tool

The ACVS Collaborative Relationship Communication Tool will be featured in Using the ACVS Communication Tool in Prickly Situations, a scenario-based and interactive seminar at the 2024 Surgery Summit. Diplomates, primary care veterinarians, technicians, residents, and practice managers will examine and discuss the challenges that patient scenarios can present to collaborative relationships. Learn more about this […]

Diplomates’ priorities made clear with the member needs assessment

The 2024 ACVS member needs assessment made Diplomates’ priorities clear:   connection and community  recognition of the veterinary surgery specialty  resident and Diplomate well-being  These priorities give ACVS direction toward the initiatives, programs, and services to explore for possible implementation. Here is some of what responding Diplomates shared. Many expressed an interest in an online community […]

Maintenance of certification deadline reminder

Diplomates who achieved ACVS certification in 2019 must submit their maintenance of certification (MOC) record to ACVS in CERT by November 1, 2024, 11:59 pm (ET). Diplomates must document a total of 100 activity points. A minimum of 70 activity points must be in the Diplomate’s respective specialty of certification (e.g., small animal surgery or […]

New ACVS Fellows

Congratulations to the two 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.    Jose Luis Carvajal, DVM, MS Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons (Small Animal) ACVS Fellow, Joint Replacement […]

The ACVS Foundation Dog Days of Summer Matching Challenge

Two ACVS Diplomates, Julie Smith, certified in 1997, and Jenn Wardlaw, certified in 2009, issued a challenge to their cohorts, matching their donations to the ACVS Foundation from July 15 through July 26, 2024. Diplomates are encouraged to show generational pride and support the Foundation’s mission to improve the surgical care and treatment of all […]