Board Certified Surgeons
In order to earn the right to be called a specialist in veterinary surgery, one must become board certified by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS). All ACVS Diplomates have received a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from a school accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association, completed a one year multi discipline internship and a three year surgical residency program under the supervision of other ACVS Diplomates. During their extended education, applicants must become proficient in medicine, anesthesiology, radiology, pathology, anatomy, physiology, as well as surgery. They are also required to perform and publish original research for the aid and benefit of veterinary surgery. Qualified applicants must submit extensive credentials to the ACVS documenting their training, clinical competency and scientific contributions. If their credentials are accepted, candidates then qualify for the board certification examination which is a comprehensive, two day exam with case based/oral, written and practical portions. Upon successful completion of the final examination, the applicant may then be called a board certified veterinary surgeon and a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. Click here to visit the ACVS website for more information.
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VESC Carytown
3312 West Cary Street,
Richmond, VA 23221
(p) 804.353.9000 (f) 804.353.9271
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VESC Midlothian
2460 Colony Crossing Place
Midlothian, VA 23112
(p) 804-744-9800
(f) 804-744-4842
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