WHAT IS THE ACVO®?

The American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists® (ACVO®) is an organization, not an actual physical location, that (through the American Board of Veterinary Ophthalmology® or ABVO®) has established certifying criteria for Diplomates of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (DACVO®) and residents in training to become Diplomates. To become a DACVO, a veterinarian must complete a minimum of 12 months full-time clinical practice,  and satisfactorily complete a 3-year residency training program in veterinary ophthalmology under the supervision of at least one boarded Diplomate.  The successful applicant then is permitted to take the ABVO certifying examination. The exam is a multi-day process consisting of multiple written and practical components, all of which must be passed. After achieving all of these criteria, a veterinarian is then recognized as a Diplomate of the College and becomes a board-certified specialist in veterinary ophthalmology. Only veterinarians who have passed all of these components may use these titles. Diplomates of the College are the only individuals who may become Members of the ACVO.

Harassment & Discrimination Policy

Anti-Discrimination Statement
We are saddened by recent tragic events that continued a long history of senseless violence that too often ends in the devastating loss of innocent lives, especially in our Black communities. In times like these, listening with compassion to experiences that differ from our own is critical to start the important work towards solutions. As stated in our Harassment & Discrimination Policy, the ACVO does not tolerate and condemns any form of harassment or discriminatory conduct of any kind, including but not limited to that based on race, ethnic or national origin, color, gender identity and expression, and religious or political affiliation.
Please read the full ACVO BOR/ABVO Joint Statement here.

ACVO Harassment & Discrimination Policy (Approved 6/2018)

PURPOSE & OBJECTIVES

The purpose of the ACVO is to advance ophthalmology in all phases of veterinary medicine.

Objectives:

• provide an organizational structure to facilitate efficient exchange of ideas of interest to specialists in veterinary and comparative ophthalmology,

• encourage education, training, and research in veterinary ophthalmology,

• establish standards of training and experience in this field and to recognize individuals who have fulfilled such standards.

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Classifieds

Residents & Interns