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| What is the American Board of
Veterinary Practitioners? |
Taken
from the ABVP Client Brochure...
 "The
specialty of veterinary practice was established by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP) -
and is sanctioned by the American Veterinary Medical
Association (AVMA) - to set standards for advanced professionalism
in veterinary practice. The ABVP encourages excellence in clinical practice
through the certification of species oriented specialists. Veterinarians
certified by examination are called Diplomates.
The objective of
the ABVP is to promote and recognize high standards in the art and science of
veterinary practice. By awarding Diplomate status, the ABVP recognizes
individuals who have demonstrated that they are qualified to fill a unique and
specific role in the delivery of "state of the art" veterinary service.
Your veterinarian made a choice to undergo a very long, very difficult
process of additional studies and examinations - a process that can take up to
three years to complete -- to become a Board Certified
Specialist.
When the work was accepted and the exam was
passed, your veterinarian was awarded the title of Diplomate. It doesn't
end there, though. Diplomates must prepare and re-certify their specialty every
10 years.
ABVP Diplomates have proven knowledge and expertise above and
beyond what is required to practice veterinary medicine. What's more, they have
earned the privilege to specialize in the treatment of one or more
species of animals.
What does this mean to you? It means that you can
rest easy. By having your animals seen by an ABVP Diplomate, you are making
sure that they receive expert treatment. Your veterinarian feels a very strong
commitment to providing the best possible care. In fact, the only motivation for
becoming an ABVP Diplomate is simply that...Excellence." |
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