The American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP) provides board certifications in 11 species categories. The Feline Practice category is for veterinarians who choose to be recognized as feline specialists.
ABVP Certification sets you apart. It is an indication that you are among the most ambitious, forward-thinking professionals in veterinary care and are driven by a commitment to the wellbeing of cats and those who care for them.
Veterinarians who are ABVP Certified have proven knowledge and expertise above and beyond what is required to practice veterinary medicine.
Process
- To qualify to sit for the extensive, one-day online examination, a veterinarian must be 4.5 years post-graduation to submit credentials and 5 years post-graduation to sit for the exam.
- Case reports, professional education records, and references must be submitted and passed review before permission to take the examination is granted.
- Recertification is required every 10 years.
- All veterinarians interested in attaining Diplomate status with the ABVP are encouraged to first download and read the ABVP Applicant Handbook.
The ABVP was founded in 1978 and its Diplomates have a common desire and willingness to deliver superior, comprehensive, multi-disciplinary veterinary service to the public. They are veterinarians who have demonstrated expertise in the broad range of clinical subjects relevant to their practice and display the ability to communicate medical observations and data in an organized and appropriate manner.