American College of Veterinary Pathologists

The American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) is an organization of board-certified scientists that has been setting the standard for veterinary pathology since 1949.
 

Mission

The mission of the College is to promote excellence in veterinary pathology through our members as they protect and improve animal, human and environmental health to benefit society.
 

Vision

ACVP’s vision is to propel veterinary pathology to the cutting edge of science and medicine for the advancement of animal and human health.
 

Core Values

• A Community of Practice: The College dedicates itself to its members, and to engaging them as forward-thinking professional leaders who collaborate with and mentor each other, in order to strengthen and expand the competencies that define our profession.
• Leading Edge: The College dedicates itself to excellence and the ongoing pursuit of knowledge through rigorous credentialing, standard setting for education and training, and supporting our members in modeling excellence, inspiring vision, attracting resources, and pushing innovation in their respective fields throughout their careers.
• Continuous and Iterative Progress: The College dedicates itself to advancing the far-reaching practice of veterinary pathology and growing its recognition as an essential biomedical science by continuously integrating advances in technology into education, training, and standards of practice.
• Diversity of Thought: The College dedicates itself to serving the range of professional needs among our members and our industry partners by incorporating different perspectives and points of view and by continuing to attract more diverse participation in our profession.
• Integrity and Authenticity in Leadership: The College dedicates itself to leading its members, the field of veterinary pathology, and the biomedical science community in a way that is consistent with the College's stated mission, vision, and values, and with a commitment to honest and transparent communication.