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Our Mission Statement and Objectives

The American College of Veterinary Clinical Pharmacology (ACVCP) is a specialty board recognized by the American Veterinary Medical Association.
The primary objectives of the College are to advance the discipline of veterinary clinical pharmacology as a clinical specialty and assure the competence of those who practice in this field by:

Establishing requirements for veterinary postdoctoral education and experience for certification in the specialty of veterinary clinical pharmacology.

Examining and certifying veterinarians as having met the requirements to be a specialist in veterinary clinical pharmacology.

Encouraging veterinary clinical pharmacologists to pursue a program of continuing education for professional advancement throughout their careers.

Supporting and promoting education and research and other contributions to knowledge relating to veterinary clinical pharmacology.

Enhancing the exchange of new knowledge in veterinary clinical pharmacology.

Organizing committees of experts to research and make recommendations to the profession on current problems in veterinary therapeutics.



"To cure with compassion, knowledge, and diligence."