Small Animal Topic
Thyroid Tumors
...Because tumors that are large or invasive can be difficult to remove, referral to an ACVS board-certified veterinary surgeon is indicated for any large or fixed tumors. Radiation or chemotherapy...
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Small Animal Topic
Bone Tumors in Cats and Dogs
...skeleton as the cross-sectional and three-dimensional images provide better information for the ACVS board-certified veterinary surgeon to assess whether surgery is possible and, if so, the extent of surgery required...
Small Animal Topic
Fractured Limbs
...refer you to an ACVS board-certified veterinary surgeon for your pet’s fracture repair because of the experience and training involved in successful fracture fixation. Fracture Scale for Repair Decisions Easy...
News
Remembering Diplomate and Honored Mentor D. Scott Taylor
ACVS is saddened by the loss of Diplomate and Honored Mentor Dr. D. Scott Taylor who passed on May 14, 2022. View Dr. Taylor’s Honored Mentor web page....
Honored Mentor
Janet Kovak McClaran
...It is a tremendous honor to be recognized as a mentor. I am touched and grateful to be acknowledged. Also thrilled that the contributions will help support the ACVS foundation....
Honored Mentor
Jan F. Hawkins
...and efficiency. He is also extremely passionate about his patients and case success. He instills this in his residents and even in his students. Dr. Jan Hawkins has been an...
Small Animal Topic
Gallbladder Mucocele
...procedure, there are risks associated with general anesthesia. Preoperative blood work and imaging, and correction of fluid and electrolyte imbalances will help your ACVS board-certified veterinary surgeon minimize the anesthetic...
Honored Mentor
James Schumacher
...his career. Few ACVS surgeons have contributed so much to the literature developing new surgical techniques, mentoring colleagues in the fine art of surgery, and being that constant positive factor...
Small Animal Topic
Intussusception
...difficult. Many veterinarians prefer to send these patients to an ACVS board-certified veterinary surgeon for ongoing care. Occasionally intussusceptions can be manually reduced by manipulation of the affected bowel through...
Honored Mentor
Carol A. Carberry
...teacher and mentor as well as being a great veterinarian. Dr. Carberry has mentored hundreds of veterinarians and dozens of ACVS surgeons over the years. Her dedication to the profession...
