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June 2025 e-News
President's Message
Jeff Husa, DVM, DABVP (Swine Health Management), President
The time has come for me to hand over the reins to your next President. Dr. Stephanie Janeczko and her team will take office on July 1st. You are in great hands!
Serving ABVP as an executive, a Director, a Regent, a reviewer, and more, has been a tremendous experience. I greatly appreciate the opportunity to give back to this organization which has given me so much. I was asked to summarize what I’ve learned during this journey. The list seemed huge at first, but it really boils down to one amazing fact. ABVP specialists provide expert veterinary care to virtually every animal species on the Earth. Think about that for a moment. Our Diplomates deliver the best of the best every day to “all creatures great and small."
I want to thank all of you for your role in my journey. You serve on the Board, on committees, and as mentors. Many of you have mentored me whether you intended to or not. To you, I extend my gratitude…and a large bottle of Tylenol!
Finally, I particularly want to thank Marisa, our Executive Director. With patience, professionalism, and a huge heart, she has kept me focused (for the most part) on our priorities, both in the moment and over the long haul. Thank you, Marisa. Please keep up your great work!
You folks are not rid of me yet. I’ve got about 2 more weeks to wrap up some action items, and then will shift toward other ABVP duties. Once my Presidential calendar clears up, I also plan to visit a quiet mountain lake or two. After that, I hope to see everyone in Boston next year for Symposium.
Happy trails!
Jeff
Important Updates on MOC Fees & ABVP Membership Structure
Reminder of the two important updates regarding Maintenance of Certification (MOC) fees and ABVP membership structure, effective for the 2025 calendar year.
MOC Fees – What You Need to Know
Diplomates submitting MOC materials in 2025 (submission deadline: July 15, 2025) will be charged the current MOC fee upon submission through the Prolydian system. However, in alignment with our new fee structure, this fee will be fully refunded shortly after submission. Please note that software updates to accommodate this change are still in development. We appreciate your patience during this transition.
Changes to Renewal Fees and Membership Structure
Beginning with the 2025 renewal cycle, invoices will list two separate fees:
Certification Fee ($395) – Required to maintain board certification and eligibility for certification-related committee service.
Membership Fee ($25) – Optional, but provides full member benefits such as access to ABVP listservs, CE discounts (including the ABVP Symposium), and eligibility to serve on governance committees. Importantly, it also waives the $750 MOC fee at your 10-year cycle.
Diplomates may choose to maintain certification without membership. However, only members will receive the benefits listed above and the MOC waiver.
Want to Decline Membership? Contact the Executive Director to request a refund of the membership portion of your invoice after this summer's dues cycle commences.
For questions or further assistance, please reach out to the ABVP office.
URGENT: ECM Exam Vice Chair Needed!
Jordan Gagne, DVM, DABVP (Canine & Feline) (Feline), Examination Chair
The Exotic Companion Mammal Examination Committee has an opening for the position of ECM Examination Vice Chair. Interested Diplomates should contact the Exam Chair, Jordan Gagne. Previous experience on the exam committee is NOT required! The term would begin July 1, 2025. The current ECM Vice Chair is willing to provide guidance and support to the new Vice Chair over the next 6-12 months as needed. Below is the Exam Committee Scope of Work document as well as a general Vice Chair Onboarding Guidebook. A quick summary overview of Vice Chair commitment is below:
RVS Exam Vice Chair Responsibilities Include:
- Managing members of their committee (Exam creation members and Angoff Subject Matter Experts) and recruiting replacements as needed.
- Overseeing compliance of their RVS examination with the most recent Job Task Analysis (JTA) blueprint.
- Answering applicant concerns about their RVS exam (Typically indirectly - The Exam Chair has the most direct contact with applicants and is able to answer 99% of questions that come through. Occasionally clarification through the vice chair is needed).
- Post-exam review of exam taker questions, poor performing exam items, and review of the Angoff cut score.
Role Specifications:
- Term limit: May serve two consecutive three-year terms.
- Selection: The RVS Regent selects the Exam Vice Chair.
- Requirements: Must be a Diplomate of their RVS
- MOC points: earns 25 MOC points per year for their RVS, up to a maximum of 250 points per 10-year cycle.
Your June MOC Update
Sonnya Dennis, DVM, DABVP (Canine & Feline), MOC Chair
THANK YOU TO ALL VOLUNTEERS for all the hard work over the past year! ABVP cannot function without you. WE REALLY APPRECIATE ALL YOU DO!
As June rolls to a close, I am collecting the lists of volunteers from the Committee Chairs for July 2024-June 2025. Once I have the lists, each volunteer will receive an email from me with instructions on how to claim their points for MOC. It will take a couple of months to get all the lists and emails.
For Diplomates with certification expiring this year (December 31, 2025), your DEADLINE FOR MAINTENANCE OF CERTIFICATION is July 15, 2025. You MUST have ALL points applications uploaded by then. See MOC Handbook for details.
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. The email addresses are below and in the MOC Handbook.
Diversity Equity Inclusion and Wellbeing (DEIW) Corner
Nik Weber, DVM, DABVP (Canine & Feline) (Avian), DEI Chair
Celebrating Juneteenth: Honoring Freedom, History, and Progress
On June 19th, we honored Juneteenth, a significant day in American history marking the end of slavery in the United States. On this day in 1865, the last enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, learned of their freedom—more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. We are reminded that in order to repair the injustices of the past, we must continue to appropriately name and acknowledge them and the ways in which their impacts persist.
As veterinary professionals, we recognize the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in our field. Juneteenth is not only a time to reflect on the past but also an opportunity to celebrate Black excellence, resilience, and contributions within veterinary medicine and beyond.
Let’s continue working toward a more inclusive profession where everyone —regardless of race or background—can thrive. Happy Juneteenth!
Leadership Spotlight
Paula Colletti, VMD, DABVP (Canine & Feline), Leadership Development Committee Chair
The Leadership Development Committee is pleased to introduce you to our incoming President, Dr. Stephanie Janeczko, in this month's leadership spotlight.
Click below to read more about Stephanie.
Leadership Update
Paula Colletti, VMD, DABVP (Canine & Feline), Leadership Development Committee Chair
The Board of Directors has appointed Dr. Kari Mundschenk to fill the Feline Regent vacancy. Dr. Darren Remsburg will succeed me as the Leadership Development Committee Chair. This rounds out the 2025-2026 ABVP Leadership Team. Congratulations to all Board of Directors and Advisory Council members! As always, you can find your ABVP Leadership below.
View 2024 and 2025 ABVP Symposium Presentations
Mike Dutton, MS, DVM, DABVP, CE Chair
There are several presentations from these Symposia at www.CEHub.vet for view and earning of CE credit. This can be a great way to add some MOC CE. 2024 presentations are RACE Approved while 2025 are not (nor plan to be). (Remember MOC CE doesn't need to be RACE approved.)
The cost averages $40 per 50 minute presentation with a portion of the net proceeds going to ABVP.
State/Province CE Licensure Requirements
Mike Dutton, MS, DVM, DABVP, CE Chair
The CE Committee is asking you help in determining unique State/Province CE licensure requirements. We are also investigating whether your State/Province allows non-RACE CE from a list of approved conferences.
Please fill out the survey below.
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, July 27, 8 PM Central Time
Bunnies with Bunions: Addressing Pododermatitis in Rabbits
Marc Silpa, BVM&S, DABVP (Exotic Companion Mammal)
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 ce@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!
July 1, 2025
- 2025-2026 Diplomate and Emeritus Diplomate fees payable
July 15, 2025
Semi-Annual Residency Logs deadline. Logs must be submitted online by 11:59 PM Central Time
MOC Renewal Applications deadline
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
