American College Of Veterinary Radiology (ACVR)

The American College of Veterinary Radiology (ACVR) was founded in 1961 to determine competence of voluntary candidates in veterinary radiology and to encourage the development of teaching personnel and training facilities in veterinary radiology. The objective of the ACVR is "the advancement of the art and science of radiology" by: - Protecting the public against incompetence in the practice of radiology 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. - Encouraging the development of teaching personnel and training facilities in veterinary radiology. - Providing guidelines and approving residencies, training programs and fellowships in the field of veterinary radiology under consideration by the Council on Education of the AVMA. - Advising veterinarians who desire certification in the field of veterinary radiology as to the course of study and training to be pursued.