What We Do
The mission of the ACVR is to promote excellence in patient care by providing leadership, innovation, and education in veterinary diagnostic imaging and radiation oncology
The ACVR provides leadership, innovation and education in veterinary radiology, radiation oncology, and equine diagnostic imaging by:
- Protecting the public against incompetence in the practice of radiology, radiation oncology and equine diagnostic imaging by conducting investigations and examinations to determine the competence of voluntary candidates for certificates issued by the College.
- Conferring certification upon candidates who have successfully demonstrated their proficiency in the field of veterinary radiology, radiation oncology and equine diagnostic imaging.
- Encouraging the development of teaching personnel and training facilities in veterinary radiology, radiation oncology, and equine diagnostic imaging.
- Providing guidelines and approving residencies, training programs and fellowships in the field of veterinary radiology, radiation oncology and equine diagnostic imaging under consideration by the Council on Education of the AVMA.
- Advising veterinarians who desire certification in the field of veterinary radiology, radiation oncology and equine diagnostic imaging as to the course of study and training to be pursued.
The ACVR is not an institution of higher education and is not authorized to award degrees or college credit. To learn more about specialization in veterinary medicine, see the American Board of Veterinary Specialties of the American Veterinary Medical Association.
