Honored Mentor
David E. Anderson
...become today. I am humbled to be recognized as an ACVS Foundation Honored Mentor. Residents are the heart of ACVS – founded on principles of elevating the art and science...
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Honored Mentor
Mark D. Markel
...as a mentor. Ever approachable and generally reasonable, I know I can always count on him. I have been fortunate throughout my career to have worked with many outstanding ACVS...
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New Resident Registration in 2023
Submission of new resident registration information, registration of resident advisors, and payment of matriculation fees are completed in CERT. Program directors were emailed details about the process on August 2,...
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Remembering Past President and Honored Mentor Dr. John T. Vaughan
ACVS is saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. John T. Vaughan, Emeritus Diplomate, who passed on January 13, 2023. Dr. Vaughan was an Honored Mentor and an ACVS...
Honored Mentor
Sheila Laverty
...and when you work for it. Thanks for everything Sheila, you will remain as my role model and mentor for life. To be honored as an ACVS mentor is truly...
Honored Mentor
André Desrochers
...the fire in the eyes of an ACVS resident when you discuss a challenging case, a new surgical technique or a research idea. The training of my ACVS residents and...
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New Diplomates Certified in 2023
ACVS congratulates the newly certified Diplomates on passing the Phase II Surgical Competency Examination in February 2023. 27 certified in large animal surgery 43 certified in small animal surgery The...
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Veterinary Surgery: call for papers
...Treatment of Spine Injury, Degeneration, and Disease” from the drop-down menu. The virtual issue is planned for August 2025. If you have questions, contact Tracey Delaney, ACVS programs coordinator, tdelaney@acvs.org....
Small Animal Topic
Liver Tumors
...an ACVS board-certified veterinary surgeon. Figure 2. A liver mass that has been removed from a dog Your primary care veterinarian may detect a liver mass upon palpation of the...
Small Animal Topic
Portosystemic Shunts
...may also be referred to an ACVS board-certified veterinary surgeon or veterinary specialty center for additional diagnostics. A full work-up may include: blood work urinalysis liver function tests (bile acids...
