American College of Veterinary Emergency Critical Care (ACVECC)

American College of Veterinary Emergency Critical Care (ACVECC) ACVECC is a group of veterinary specialists who have undergone specialized training in the field of emergency and critical care.
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There are only about 1000 of us in the world! A specialist in emergency and critical care is a specially trained veterinarian who is dedicated to treating life-threatening conditions. Yes, they do have additional training! They must first be a graduate of a recognized veterinary school, then receive a minimum (or equivalent) of 3 additional years of intense training in emergency, surgery and critical care through completion of an American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care (ACVECC)-approved training program. This intense program is referred to as a “residency” in emergency and critical care and focuses on the most up-to-date techniques for diagnosis and treatment of life-threatening disease processes in an emergency, and for the critical time while the animal is recovering. The emergency and critical care residency is supervised by mentors who have been through similar training programs and are themselves board-certified Diplomates of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care (DACVECC). Once the veterinarian has completed these years of specialty residency training, the individual must then pass a tough board -certification examination given by the ACVECC. Upon successful completion of the training and passing of the examination, the veterinarian is a Diplomate of the ACVECC, is termed a “specialist”, and is board-certified in veterinary emergency and critical care.

Have you marked your calendar yet? 🗓️Our upcoming event is right around the corner! All the important info is in the fly...
03/04/2026

Have you marked your calendar yet? 🗓️

Our upcoming event is right around the corner! All the important info is in the flyer below 👇

Fingers crossed for everyone awaiting match results in North America! Our thoughts are with you and we look forward to w...
03/01/2026

Fingers crossed for everyone awaiting match results in North America! Our thoughts are with you and we look forward to welcoming you as colleagues (and friends!)

02/23/2026

What do you think was happening here? Should we be worried about the pulse ox?

Today’s Blizzard Rounds ❄️Chief Complaint:“Patient insisted on 47 consecutive zoomies.”Assessment:mild hypothermia, snow...
02/23/2026

Today’s Blizzard Rounds ❄️

Chief Complaint:
“Patient insisted on 47 consecutive zoomies.”

Assessment:
mild hypothermia, snow ingestion (again), ego bruising after slipping on ice

Plan:
✔️Limit outdoor exposure
✔️Dry thoroughly
✔️Paw decontamination
✔️Indoor enrichment STAT

Reminder: Snow is not a balanced diet!

02/23/2026

East Coast- show up your storm pix!

Great job!
02/21/2026

Great job!

We’re incredibly proud to celebrate Dr. Maura O’Brien. 💙

Dr. O’Brien was nominated for the Maine Veterinary Medical Association's Distinguished Colleague Award by her fellow PVESC colleague, Dr. Marta Agrodnia, and her words say it best:

“Leading by example, she works in a collaborative manner. Whether it is showing how to place a chest tube, a jugular catheter, or discussing difficult cases, she makes herself available to all staff and veterinarians alike. Her phone is left on, probably too much, and she takes calls from staff and DVMs almost 7 days a week. It has been my pleasure to work with and learn from Dr. O’Brien these past 8 years. She truly sets the standard for dedication to the profession.”

To be recognized by a peer who works alongside you every day makes this nomination especially meaningful. Dr. O’Brien’s mentorship, generosity, and unwavering dedication to both patients and colleagues reflect the very best of veterinary medicine.

Congratulations, Dr. O’Brien, and thank you for the care and leadership you bring to PVESC and the Maine veterinary community. 💙

Learn more about Dr. O’Brien here: https://hubs.la/Q043fdQQ0

So, your team comes to you with this xray- the lumen won't bleed back. thoughts?
02/09/2026

So, your team comes to you with this xray- the lumen won't bleed back. thoughts?

ACVECC supports our Black diplomates, residents, emergency doctors and technicians. ! You are celebrated!
02/05/2026

ACVECC supports our Black diplomates, residents, emergency doctors and technicians. ! You are celebrated!

I see some inspirational emergency and critical care team members!
02/04/2026

I see some inspirational emergency and critical care team members!

Happy Golden Retriever Day! May your day be filled with love and void of hemangiosarcoma! Show us your goldens!
02/04/2026

Happy Golden Retriever Day! May your day be filled with love and void of hemangiosarcoma! Show us your goldens!

https://www.ucdavis.edu/news/uc-davis-receives-120m-gift-largest-ever-veterinary-medicine?fbclid=IwY2xjawPneTBleHRuA2Flb...
01/31/2026

https://www.ucdavis.edu/news/uc-davis-receives-120m-gift-largest-ever-veterinary-medicine?fbclid=IwY2xjawPneTBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFENTlVZW8xZUJNYUxMY09Zc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHruFVdHJKB5VNLf3EtSBI0RnRl7VPmcDcbHWN5Qo6-T14UHDB35P2diWCB1-_aem_ZmFrZWR1bW15MTZieXRlcw

What great news for our friends at UCD. We look forward to seeing all the amazing accomplishments. !

UC Davis Receives $120M Gift, Largest Ever to Veterinary Medicine from philanthropists Joan and Sanford I. Weill.

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