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November 2025 e-News
President's Message
Stephanie Janeczko, CAWA, DVM, MS, DABVP (Shelter Medicine Practice, Canine & Feline Practice)
As we enter this season of Thanksgiving, I want to take a moment to celebrate the power of volunteerism and share my appreciation for all that ABVP’s volunteers do to support excellence in veterinary medicine.
Volunteerism makes extraordinary things possible – strengthening our communities, elevating our profession, and connecting us with something larger than ourselves. It’s paying forward what we ourselves have received from those who came before us. It’s part of who we are and a testament to the power of what we can accomplish when we’re working together. And it’s a tremendous opportunity to build deeper relationships and a sense of community with your fellow Diplomates.
This year, I am especially grateful for the passion, expertise, and commitment of our Diplomates. You have stepped forward—sometimes in small ways, sometimes in remarkable ones—to support our shared mission. Whether you’ve given your time to a committee, mentored a colleague, or contributed expertise to a specific project, your service makes a profound difference.
Your volunteerism is crucial to continued success of ABVP – quite literally we can’t do this without you! This is particularly true this time of year, as we gear up for credentials. We are always looking for additional reviewers, especially in some of our smaller RVSs, so please reach out if you’re able to help. Exam, MOC, Outreach and more… whatever your interest and availability, we can connect you with a meaningful volunteer role!
Thank you for offering your time, your passion, and your expertise in support of your colleagues and future fellow Diplomates. It is seen and appreciated.
Wishing you a warm and joyful Thanksgiving.
With gratitude,
Stephanie
Your November MOC Update
Sonnya Dennis, DVM, DABVP (Canine & Feline Practice), MOC Chair
Reminder! If you were due for MOC in 2025 and did not do so, you cannot use your credentials after December 31, 2025.
QUICK LINKS
MOC webpage, Journal Club, add me to the Google Group/Listserv!
Technical issues with Prolydian?
If you have a simple technical issue please contact Prolydian at support+abvp@prolydian.com before emailing info@abvp.com.
Question about your MOC? Contact your MOC RVS Vice Chair first. Please allow extra time for your RVS MOC Vice Chair to review your points applications through the holidays. Feel free to email your RVS (specialty) Vice Chair with any questions. They are there to help you!
The email addresses are below and in the MOC Handbook.
Diversity Equity Inclusion and Wellbeing (DEIW) Corner
Nik Weber, DVM, DABVP (Canine & Feline Practice, Avian Practice), DEI Chair
This November we celebrate the culture, heritage, contributions, sacrifices, and legacy of American Indian and Alaska Native people.
It wasn’t until 2009 that Congress passed and President Obama signed legislation to commemorate every Friday after Thanksgiving, Native American Heritage Day. The first proclamation for designating November as Native American Heritage Month was signed in 1990. Despite an often overlooked tragic and mournful past, Native Americans have persisted, and play an essential role in how the US came to be.
As much as 3/5 of the world’s agricultural crops originated in the Americas - we have early Indigenous communities to thank for corn, beans, squash, potatoes, tomatoes, chili peppers, and cacao. We owe the invention of syringes, topical anesthetic, snow goggles, mouthwash, sunscreen, and much more to Native peoples.
Native American government influenced the US constitution, and many do not realize that the bald eagle on the US shield is an Iroquois symbol. During the month of November, and everyday, let us recognize the vibrant Native culture embedded in our society and uplift Native American voices to move towards a better future.
Start now! Educate yourself and read works by Native authors. Support Native Artists on an online marketplace. Acknowledge Native voices in vet med by following Natives in VetMed on social media and visiting their website.
ABVP Residency
Elise Gingrich, DVM, MPH, MS, DACVPM, DABVP (Shelter Medicine Practice)
The Residency Committee Needs You!
We need your help to support future Diplomates! The primary responsibility of the committee is to evaluate resident progress by reviewing their training logs, which are submitted every six months. It’s a great way to support future diplomates and your colleagues who are training them!
Committee members will also help review applications for new residency programs. We can use help in every RVS, but really need more support for Avian, Beef, Dairy, and ECM. The more committee members, the lighter the workload for everyone!
If you’re interested in volunteering for the Residency Committee or have questions, please reach out to me directly.
Canine & Feline Orthopedic Fellowship Now Accepting Applications
Mike Dutton, MS, DVM, DABVP, CE Chair
The Board of Directors has approved the Canine & Feline Orthopedic (CFO) Fellowship training program for ABVP Diplomates in either the Canine/Feline Practice Group or the Feline Practice Group.
Fellowship details can be found below.
ABVP 2026 Symposium Registration
The ABVP Symposium is back! Join us for an unforgettable gathering of veterinary professionals from across the country. This year’s event brings you exceptional CE, inspiring keynote speakers, and cutting-edge updates in veterinary medicine.
Dates: April 9 - April 12, 2026
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Hotel Information:
The Westin Boston Seaport District
425 Summer Street
Boston, MA 02210
ABVP Foundation Update
Jerry Rusch, DVM, DABVP (Beef Cattle), Outreach Chair
The ABVP Foundation's focus is raising money to fund expenses for
students to attend the annual Symposium. For 2025, we have raised
$10,000 of our $20,000 fundraising goal. To help us achieve our goal,
please donate by using the QR code below. We are a 501c3 entity, so
donations are tax deductible. We were able to send 7 student fellows to the
2025 Symposium in San Antonio. Our goal for 2026 is to fund 10 fellows.
Like last year at Symposium, we will be having another silent auction at the
2026 Boston Symposium. If you have something you would like to donate,
please contact Chris Griffin, Jerry Rusch, Raj Singh, Gary Thompson or Nik
Weber.
71st Annual AAEP Convention
Manuel Himenes, DVM, DABVP (Equine), Equine Regent
Hope to see many of you at the AAEP breakfast in December and feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.
Dates: December 6-10, 2025
Location: Colorado Convention Center in Denver, CO
Breakfast will be on December 8th from 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM in room 202 for ABVP Equine Diplomates. For more information about the AAEP Conference, please visit their website.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
ABVP VIN Rounds
ABVP is happy to partner with VIN to make Rounds available to all ABVP Diplomates. You must be a VIN member and/or an ABVP Diplomate to attend. Those who attend the live session earn 1 hour of CE credit. Sessions are also recorded for viewing later with NO CE credit attached.
Save The Dates!
Sunday, December 7, 8 PM Central Time
An Overview of Infectious Diseases in Parrots
Kristina Vuong, BSc, DVM, DABVP (Avian)
If you have not received access to VIN, please email VIN directly at rounds@vin.com. ABVP cannot assist with access since Rounds are on the VIN platform.
If you are a newer Diplomate and interested in presenting, please email vinrounds@abvp.com. Each lecture is about 50 minutes long and you will need to keep an eye on your lecture's message board after the lecture for a couple of weeks. VIN will pay you for your lecture. ABVP will help you with your lecture by assigning you a mentor, if you would like.
Residency and Job Postings
Don’t forget that ABVP has classified listings for open positions all over the world!
December 31, 2025
- Final date to be called a Diplomate for those who failed to MOC on time
January 15, 2026
Credentials deadline for both Initial Applications and Re-Applications. All documentation must be submitted online by 11:59 PM Central Time
Swine Health Management Entry Exam registration and fee deadline. Registration must be completed online account by 11:59 PM Central Time
Semi-Annual Residency Logs deadline. Logs must be submitted online by 11:59 PM Central Time
April 9-12, 2026
- ABVP Symposium, Boston, Massachusetts
July 1, 2026
- 2026-2027 Diplomate and Emeritus Diplomate fees payable
July 15, 2026
Semi-Annual Residency Logs deadline. Logs must be submitted online by 11:59 PM Central Time
MOC Renewal Applications deadline
