The ACVS Board of Regents (board) invites applications from Diplomates interested in serving as the director of the Examination Committee (EC). This position receives an annual stipend and other volunteer benefits. The anticipated start date of this five–year term is July 1, 2025. If possible, the incoming director will attend the summer EC meeting planned for August 3–5. 2025, in Alexandria, VA.

The board appoints the director to manage and coordinate EC activities and provide leadership to identify and implement strategic objectives. The director reports to the board in consultation with the ACVS director of certification. Working closely with the assistant directors, examination consultant, and staff liaisons, the director will oversee the development, administration, and grading of the Phase I and Phase II examinations by the EC.

Full responsibilities and benefits are detailed in the position description. An organization chart of the ACVS Certification Programs and Examination Committee is also available. These resources reflect the current reporting structure. This position and the Examination Committee will have an updated reporting structure following the planned ACVS governance change.

All Diplomates with relevant experience are encouraged to consider this opportunity. To apply, complete the volunteer form and upload a curriculum vitae and letter of intent that supports your interest in the position, specific relevant experience, and capacity to devote sufficient time to the position. Applications must be submitted by the end of the day on May 18.

Questions about the requirements for this position should be addressed to Eric Parente, DACVS, director of certification, eip@vet.upenn.edu, or Kimberly Soehnlein, certification programs director, ksoehnlein@acvs.org.

If you have any questions about the volunteering form, contact Shana Rosenblatt at srosenblatt@acvs.org or (301) 916-0200 x110.