American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS)
The American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) is committed to the advancement of the art and science of veterinary surgery and strives to help the veterinary profession achieve its goal of providing outstanding service to the public and care to animals. ACVS cultivates the highest standards of excellence in veterinary surgery by offering the latest in research and education.
At the 2024 Surgery Summit, you will learn from top-notch presenters in tailored keynote lectures, seminars, scientific abstract presentations, and working groups featuring the latest in veterinary surgery.
ACVS Seminar Schedule
Thursday, October 24, 2024
10:15 AM – 11:30 AM
Dr. Fabrice Rossignol, DMV, DECVS
Large Animal Keynote Lecture: Overcoming Clinical Challenges with Knowledge of Anatomy and Biomechanics: Novel Specific Implants for Equine Fracture Repair and Upper Airway Surgery
10:15 AM – 11:30 AM
Dr. David Holt, BVSc, DACVS
Professor of Surgery
Small Animal Keynote Lecture: Follow the Light: Near-Infrared Imaging in Surgery
10:15 AM – 6:00 PM
Dr. Michael Dearmin, DVM, DACVS (Small Animal)
One Health, One Surgery: Stifle/Knee
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Dr. Kristin Shaw, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVS,DACVSMR
Cutting a Different Path: Roles for Surgeons in Industry and Medical Devices
Friday, October 25, 2024
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Dr. Stephanie Valberg, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, DACVSMR
Large Animal Keynote Lecture: Advances in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Muscle Disorders Impacting Performance
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Dr. Dan Lewis, DVM, DACVS, ACVS
Small Animal Keynote Lecture: Innovations in Small Animal Orthopedics: Past, Present, and Future
12:15 PM – 1:15 PM
Dr. Megan J. McCracken, DVM, MS, DACVS
Working Group: Strategies in Equine Emergency Care and Coverage
Saturday, October 26, 2024
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Dr. William Karlin, DVM, MS, DACVS (Large Animal), DACVS (Small Animal)
3D Printing: Beyond the Patient
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Dr. Tina Owen, DVM, DACVS
All Things Endocrine: Internist and Surgeon
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Dr. Sushmitha Durgam, BVSc, MS, PhD, DACVS (Large Animal)
Arthrodesis and Long Bone Fracture Repair
ACVS Location
The 2024 Surgery Summit continuing education laboratories and seminars will take place at the Phoenix Convention Center.