American College of Veterinary Surgeons Foundation

**About ACVS** The American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) sets the standards for advanced professionalism in veterinary surgery. The American Board of Veterinary Specialties recognizes ACVS as the veterinary specialty organization for veterinary surgery. ACVS currently includes 2,438 Diplomates. Approximately 70 veterinarians earn their Diplomate credentials every year. **ACVS Mission** The mission of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons is to advance the art and science of surgery and promote excellence in animal health care through research, education, and service to the public by: - Establishing the standards for post-graduate residency training and education for veterinary surgeons; - Acting as the agency by which veterinarians are certified as specialists in surgery; - Encouraging and supporting research and the dissemination of the results of these investigations; - Offering educational opportunities for Diplomates, other members of the veterinary profession, and the public; - Promoting the College as the specialty organization representing excellence in veterinary surgery to the profession and the public.