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...
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

David J. Fowler

...the KISS principle (Keep It Simple Stupid), he was never shy to tackle something new or innovative. His contributions to the various ACVS committees is another example of his commitment...
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...
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....
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...
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

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...