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• How to choose a Veterinarian

• What is a Board Certified Specialist?

How to choose a Veterinarian

Selecting a veterinarian for your pet is a personal choice, as is selecting your family physician or dentist. And, the criteria you use in choosing a physician or dentist is similar. What is important to you? Location? Convenient hours of service? Friendliness and service commitment of doctors and staff? Fees?

In selecting a veterinarian, your goals should be to find the doctor that best meets your needs and to establish a long-term relationship. The veterinarian will maintain a history of your pet, including health records that detail immunizations, reactions to medications, behavior traits, etc. So, it's important to see your veterinarian for all your pet's health care needs. Your veterinarian will know the best preventive and critical care to provide with your pet's individual health care needs in mind.

Where to look for a veterinarian....

Ask a Friend
Animal-owning friends are a good source of information. Ask them what they like about their veterinarian. But remember, their ideal choice may not be yours.

Breed Clubs
If you have a specific breed of dog, cat or bird, breed clubs can be a good source of information.

Pay a visit....
Schedule a visit to the veterinary facility that has been recommended. You may wish to visit several practices before you make a decision.

Things to consider when selecting a veterinarian and a veterinary hospital….

OFFICE HOURS
• What are regular office hours?
• Are they compatible with your schedule?
• Who covers the practice when the doctor is unavailable?

PROFESSIONAL STAFF
• How are routine telephone calls handled?
• Can you request an appointment with a specific veterinarian?
• Do you feel comfortable talking with the doctor?

FEES AND PAYMENT
• What methods of payment are accepted?
• Is immediate payment expected on the day of visit or are credit cards accepted?

SERVICES
• What is the range of services that the veterinary hospital provides?

EMERGENCY CARE
• How are emergency calls handled during regular office hours and after regular office hours?

FACILITY
• Is the practice clean and orderly?
• Are there any unpleasant odors?

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
• Are the doctors members of the New Jersey Veterinary Medical Association?

POLICIES
• Understand the hospital's policies and procedures.

As the pet owner....

You must communicate your pet's health care needs to the veterinarian. Many signs of illness are subtle. Your veterinarian will rely on your awareness of small changes in your pet's behavior or habits.

All veterinarians are special. All pets are special. Take the time to choose the right veterinarian for your special pet.

What is a board certified specialist?

A board certified specialist is a veterinarian who has not only received a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an accredited veterinary school, but has also completed considerable post-graduate education, passed a series of certification examinations and achieved the status of a board certified specialist, or "Diplomate", in their specialty (internal medicine, dermatology, cardiology, etc.). The majority of colleges require a 1 year internship and a two to three year residency program before the candidate can take the final certification tests. The exception is the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP). The ABVP does not require post-graduate training such as an internship or residency but does require a series of tests that allow a veterinarian to become a specialist in certain species such as Canine and Feline Practice, Avian Practice, Food Animal Practice, etc.

Each specialty is governed by a college that oversees the rules and regulations regarding board certification. For example, the American College of Veterinary Dermatology (ACVD) oversees board certification of veterinary dermatologists and the American College of Veterinary Surgeons oversees the board certification of veterinary surgeons. The American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) oversees a variety of specialties including Neurology, Cardiology, Oncology, and Internal Medicine. Each college is approved by, and is overseen by, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), a national organization.

A board certified specialist is identified by the initials, after his/her name, of the college to which he or she belongs. For example, a veterinarian who is a board certified ophthamologist would have the letters ACVO, which stands for the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmology, after his/her name:

John Doe, DVM, ACVO
John Doe, DVM, Diplomate ACVO

Because the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine oversees multiple different specialties, the specific specialty will often be placed after the initials ACVIM. For example a board certified Neurologist would have the words "ACVIM (Neurology)" after his/her name:

John Doe, DVM, ACVIM (Neurology)
John Doe, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM (Neurology)

A veterinarian is not allowed to use the words "specialist" or "specializing in" unless he/she has completed a board certification program approved by the AVMA.

Why would I use a board certified specialist?

Your veterinarian may consult with, or refer you to, a board certified specialist. The board certified specialist has received intensive training in his or her field of expertise and is often involved in current research dealing with new diagnostics and therapeutics for veterinary patients. This consultation is intended to supplement the services provided by your veterinarian to help diagnose and treat your pet’s problem.

How do I find a board certified specialist?

Below are listed the initials of each college, a short description of the college, and any links that are available to that college. These links may help you learn more information about a specific specialty and help you to identify board certified specialists within your geographical area.

ACVIM - American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
This college certifies veterinarians in cardiology, internal medicine, neurology, and oncology.

ACVD - American College of Veterinary Dermatologists
This college certifies veterinarians in dermatology. (No website available at this time)

ACVO - American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists
This college certifies veterinarians in ophthalmology.

ACVS - American College of Veterinary Surgeons
This college certifies veterinarians in surgery.

ACVECC - American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care
This college certifies veterinarians in emergency and critical care medicine.

ACVB - American College of Veterinary Behaviorists
This college certifies veterinarians in behavioral medicine.

ABVP - American Board of Veterinary Practitioners
Each Diplomate is certified in a certain species as listed below: