What Is A Specialist
The term veterinary specialist is used to designate an individual that has completed post-graduate residency training in a specific discipline with subsequent successful completion of a competency examination in that specialty. Specialty areas are approved by the American Veterinary Medical Association’s Board of Veterinary Specialties. Each specialty area, or college, is administered by a board consisting of elected members of that specialty. These colleges set rigorous standards for training and approval of residency programs, and oversee the development and administration of competency examinations. This process assures you, the pet owner, that individuals claiming diplomate status in one of the American veterinary specialty colleges have achieved a consistent and high level of expertise in that particular discipline.
Anesthesiology
Diagnostic Imaging
Emergency
Internal Medicine
Oncology
Ophthalmology
Surgery
