ACVS Chair of the Board of Regents Bryden J. Stanley, BVMS, MS, DACVS, MANZCVS, recently shared the new ACVS brand with Diplomates. In her message, Dr. Stanley reflected on the journey taken by Diplomates, residents, ACVS leadership, and staff to develop the brand, and she shared the brand reveal video. Learn about why ACVS rebranded […]
With ACVS Connect fully launched, ACVS will retire the Diplomate and resident Facebook groups on December 31, 2025. All Diplomates and residents are encouraged to get connected and engage in the open forum and member-specific closed groups on ACVS Connect.
ACVS is saddened to share the passing of two Diplomates in recent months. Diplomate R. John Berg passed away in October 2025. No further information is available at this time. Diplomate Robert J. Hunt passed away on October 9, 2025.
A fresh approach awaited Diplomates attending the 2025 Diplomates’ Business Meeting held during the Surgery Summit in Seattle in October. ACVS President Bryden J. Stanley presided over the meeting with enthusiasm to share an update of the College’s activities. In this milestone 60th year of the meeting, ACVS reimagined portions of the traditional proceedings, streamlining […]
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 actively advancing its strategic plan, making strides on the four strategic objectives. The College provides an update below on two key areas: training and certification and continuing education. Strategic objective: Update Training and Certification One priority of this objective is to provide robust support for residents on the path to becoming ACVS […]
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. Ming Lu, DVM, MVM, MS Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgens (Small Animal) ACVS Fellow, Joint Replacement Surgery […]
Through the ACVS Foundation Research Grant Programs, ACVS Diplomates and surgery residents in the first two years of training at an ACVS-registered residency training program may apply for a research grant, with available funding up to $20,000 per grant. The research project should be planned for completion within a one-year timeframe. Surgery residents are expected to […]
ACVS values its special relationship with ACVS Practice Partners. These Diplomate-affiliated practices, many of which have shown their commitment through the years with continued partnership, are truly appreciated. ACVS thanks these practices for partnering in 2025 and looks forward to continuing the partnership for 2026! 2025 ACVS Practice Partners and ACVS Diplomate Affiliates 2026 ACVS Practice […]
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 […]
