Small Animal Topic

Hip Luxation

...mechanically support the hip during the healing phase. There are a large variety of techniques that may be chosen based on your ACVS board-certified veterinary surgeon’s experience, including toggle rod...
Honored Mentor

Stephen B. Adams

...great joy. It has been fun to assist residents in becoming certified by the ACVS and I have learned a lot from each of them. I am proud of them...
Small Animal Topic

Splenic Masses

...ECG to look for arrhythmias is recommended after surgery. While this may require treatment, most arrhythmias resolve within 24–48 hours. Photos provided courtesy of Elizabeth Hardie, DVM, PhD, Diplomate ACVS....
Small Animal Topic

Perineal Hernias

...pet to an ACVS board certified veterinary surgeon for surgical repair of a perineal hernia. Perineal hernias, by themselves, may cause constipation, which in turn, may damage the motility function...
Small Animal Topic

Mammary Tumors

...consultation with your primary care veterinarian may result in a referral to an ACVS board-certified veterinary surgeon to fully explore your options. The type of surgery depends on the size,...
Honored Mentor

Eric P. Tulleners (Deceased)

...side. He understood the importance of training the next generation and giving back. He modeled what it means to be an ACVS surgeon. 1952-2000 Dr. Tulleners was an excellent teacher!...
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...
Small Animal Topic

Intussusception

...and treatment with an appropriate intravenous fluid. Treatment of animals with intussusception can be complicated and difficult. Many veterinarians prefer to send these patients to an ACVS board-certified veterinary surgeon...