What Does It Mean to Be an ACVR Board-Certified Veterinary Radiologist?
An ACVR Diplomate is a veterinarian who has gone through years of extra training to become a specialist in either Diagnostic Imaging (Radiology) or Radiation Therapy (Radiation Oncology).
To earn this certification, veterinarians must:
- Complete veterinary school (DVM or VMD).
- Do 1-2 years of internship or practice.
- Spend 3–4 years in a residency program focused only on advanced imaging or radiation therapy.
- Pass a difficult, two-part board exam.
- Continue their education to stay current with new technology and techniques.
Because of this extensive training, ACVR board-certified radiologists are experts in using advanced imaging—such as X-rays, ultrasound, CT, and MRI—to help diagnose and treat pets.
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