Certification

The American Board of Veterinary Practitioners advances the quality of veterinary medicine through certification of veterinarians who demonstrate excellence in species-oriented clinical practice. ABVP Diplomates have a common desire and willingness to deliver superior, comprehensive, multi-disciplinary veterinary service to the public.

ABVP is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association to offer species-based certification in following practice categories:

• Avian Practice
• Beef Cattle Practice
• Canine & Feline Practice
• Dairy Practice
• Equine Practice
• Exotic Companion Mammal Practice
• Feline Practice
• Food Animal Practice
• Reptile & Amphibian Practice
• Swine Health Management

The credentialing and examination process necessary for certification in ABVP, while extremely rewarding, is also highly challenging.

ABVP Certification Process:

• Credentials Submission (Application)
• Credentials Review & Acceptance
• Study
• Certification Examination

The next step to learning more about certification is to review the Applicant Handbook. The Handbook is the single greatest source of information on ABVP certification and will walk you through every step in the process. You can also download the following PowerPoint presentation for a primer on ABVP certification.

Workshops

Workshops are designed to orient veterinarians to ABVP certification. Typically an hour in length, topics include the credentialing, case report preparation, exam construction, and plenty of time for questions & answers.

ABVP offers certification at all the species related meetings including AAFP, AAEP, AAV, AABP, and AASV. In addition, workshops have been scheduled at the following meetings.

ABVP Board Certification (PowerPoint Presentation)