The American College of Poultry VeterinariansFounding of the CollegeFollowing provisional approval of the ACPV by the American Board on Veterinary Specialties, and subsequent recognition of the College by the AVMA in 1991, four Founder and fifteen Charter Diplomates initiated operation of the College. The College received full accreditation from the AVMA in 1996. The college has been incorporated in the State of Pennsylvania and functions under Section 501(c)3 of the IRS code. ACPV VisionThe vision of the American College of Poultry Veterinarians is to define and set the gold standard in the veterinary specialty of poultry health and well-being. ACPV MissionThe mission of the American College of Poultry Veterinarians is to establish standards and implement the specialty certification of veterinarians who attend to poultry health and well-being by oversight of training programs and credentials, preparation and administration of the certification exam, and support of continuing education for recertification, with accountability to the American Board of Veterinary Specialties. Objectives of the CollegeThe following objectives have guided development of the ACPV.
Categories of MembershipThere are four categories of membership in the College:
American College of Poultry Veterinarians Code of EthicsRevised July 2018 Diplomates of the American College of Poultry Veterinarians have met rigorous requirements and examination to gain membership to the College. Exemplary professional conduct by the membership upholds the dignity of the College and the poultry veterinary profession. Conduct by Diplomates deemed as unprofessional is subject to investigation, possibly leading to a hearing resulting in dismissal of charges or disciplinary action up to and including cancellation of membership. Principles of the American College of Poultry Veterinarians Medical Ethics
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