The American College of Veterinary Surgeons is the board certifying organization for veterinarians who choose to specialize in veterinary surgery.

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Apr 15
The ACVS Foundation is pleased to recognize William J. Donawick, DVM, DACVS, who has been honored through the Foundation's Honor a Mentor Program. Visit the ACVS website to add to Dr. Donawick's recognition. ow.ly/W72H50YIlYy
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Apr 13
Register to join Complications in Stifle Surgery live on Thursday, April 16, from 6–7:30 pm (ET). Can't make the live webinar? Registration includes access to the webinar recording. REGISTER ➡️ ow.ly/y6jA50YIole
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Apr 10
Urolithiasis (urinary stones) is a serious and common issue in male goats & sheep—especially those on high-grain diets. Learn more from ACVS board-certified surgeons: acvs.org/large-animal/urolit… Now available in Spanish: acvs.org/es/large-animal/uro… #AnimalHealthTopics #ACVS
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Mar 23
Explore the new Veterinary Surgery virtual issue of Tendon Tribulations: Current Approaches to Tendon Injury, featuring 12 articles examining evolving approaches to managing tendon disorders, pain, and injury. View the new virtual issue here: ow.ly/iHXc50Ysuot
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Mar 20
Register to join A Positive Spin on Imposter Syndrome live on Wednesday, March 25, from 6–7 pm (ET). Can't make the live webinar? Registration includes access to the webinar recording. REGISTER ➡️ ow.ly/9NPr50YwRLc
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Mar 16
Congratulations to the Veterinary Surgery top reviewers for 2025! This recognition honors the Editorial Review Board and ad hoc reviewers for the volume, quality, and timeliness of completed reviews. View top reviewers: ow.ly/C3Xn50Ysuiw
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Mar 11
Back pain is a common issue in horses and can often stem from lameness or neck problems. Read the article by Mélanie Perrier, DrMedVet, DACVS (Large Animal), DECVS, CERP to learn how to recognize, diagnose, and manage equine back pain. ow.ly/lGGb50Ysu5h
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Feb 27
Patellar luxation is one of the most common orthopedic conditions in dogs. It often causes hind limb lameness. Learn more from ACVS board-certified veterinary surgeons: ow.ly/l9Ax50YlqIr Now available in Spanish: ow.ly/OGJl50YlqIs
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Feb 25
Laparoscopy is an increasingly accessible option for elective sterilization in dogs and cats, offering less tissue trauma and faster recovery. Learn more in this ACVS article by Rachel Williams, DVM, DACVS (Small Animal). ow.ly/rmyo50YlqMt
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Feb 13
Angular Limb Deviation (ALD) is common in young foals and most often affects the front limbs. Early recognition supports better outcomes. Learn more from ACVS board-certified veterinary surgeons. ow.ly/FTqQ50YcvSY Now available in Spanish: ow.ly/FoR750YcvSZ
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Feb 12
Congratulations to Honored Mentor Howard B. Seim III, DVM, DACVS. You can continue to honor Dr. Seim, start the process to honor a new mentor, or view the mentors on their way to being honored through the ACVS Foundation Honor a Mentor Program. ow.ly/N2yk50YcvZT
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Feb 11
Foot pathologies are a common cause of lameness in horses and can be difficult to fully diagnose. Learn how CT imaging can improve diagnostic accuracy for equine foot lameness in this article by Mélanie Perrier, DrMedVet, DACVS (Large Animal). ow.ly/u4bN50YccEH
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Feb 9
Register to join Notable Equine Soft Tissue and Orthopedic Articles from the Last Year live on Wednesday, February 11, from 6–7:30 pm (ET). Can't make the live webinar? Registration includes access to the on-demand recording. REGISTER ➡️ ow.ly/Lcqf50YbTz5
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Jan 26
Congratulations to the two new ACVS Fellows! ow.ly/gMQS50Y1Jfg
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Jan 23
Spontaneous pneumothorax in dogs and cats occurs when air enters the chest without trauma, causing lung collapse and respiratory distress. Early diagnosis and treatment are critical. Learn more: ow.ly/EjsB50Y1JpR New: Now available in Spanish: ow.ly/hThK50Y1JpS
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Jan 16
Register to join Vascular Anomalies: Interventional Radiology Management of Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunts and Arteriovenous Malformations live on 1/21 from 6–8 pm (ET). Can't make it? Registration includes the on-demand recording. REGISTER ➡️ ow.ly/lhIx50XY4Wu
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Jan 12
Septic arthritis is an orthopedic emergency in horses. Early diagnosis and treatment are critical. Learn more: ow.ly/BeWg50XVvg0 New: Now available in Spanish: ow.ly/oWO650XVvg1
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19 Dec 2025
Mast cell tumors are the most common skin tumor in dogs and the 2nd most common in cats. Early detection matters. Learn the signs, diagnosis, and treatment options: ow.ly/LaSB50XLqV7 New: This article is now available in Spanish! ow.ly/mMIc50XLqV6
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8 Dec 2025
Register to join Maxillofacial Fractures in the Juvenile Skeleton live TONIGHT, December 8, from 8–9 pm (ET). Can't make the live webinar? Registration includes access to the on-demand recording. REGISTER ➡️ ow.ly/S8qR50XFW8J
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