Remembering ACVS Diplomate Callum Hay
ACVS is saddened by the loss of ACVS Diplomate Callum Hay, who passed on June 30, 2025.
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ACVS launches new online community–ACVS Connect
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 […]
Recording available from the Certification Council Information Session
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.
Publishing delays are anticipated as Veterinary Surgery migrates to Research Exchange on October 23
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 […]
Have an idea for an ACVS laboratory in 2026?
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,
Eight new Spanish translations added to ACVS Animal Health Topics
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 […]
Change in director of the Examination Committee
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 […]
2026 Phase I examination registration
2026 Phase I examination registration is now open. The deadline to register for the examination is October 31. The 2026 examination will be held March 30 (Americas and Europe) and March 31 (Asia and Oceania). Eligibility requirements must be completed before a resident can begin registration. The resident advisor must attest in CERT that the […]
Veterinary Surgery migrates to Research Exchange
Veterinary Surgery is scheduled to migrate to Wiley’s new platform, Research Exchange, in October. Research Exchange is an integrated submission, screening, and peer review platform that aims to improve the publishing process. The platform consists of several modules, including the submission, screening, and review modules. The submission module makes the manuscript upload process easier for […]
Strategic plan update: certification working groups
As part of the 2022–2027 ACVS strategic plan, multiple working groups were established to move forward some of the identified objectives. Two of those working groups have concluded their work, one is nearing completion, and one is continuing. The Board of Regents (BOR) has approved several initiatives to implement their recommendations. The Working Group to […]
