American College of Veterinary Surgeons - ACVS
Ryan McCally, DVM, DACVS-SA, is a seasoned veterinary surgeon and practice owner with extensive experience in small animal surgery. Currently serving as the Owner and Surgeon at Saguaro Veterinary Surgery since May 2022, Ryan also holds the title of Small Animal Surgeon with the American College of Veterinary Surgeons since 2016. Previous roles include Owner of McCally Surgical & Consulting Services from February 2020 to May 2022, Staff Surgeon at the Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson from August 2016 to February 2020, and Clinical Instructor at the University of Missouri from July 2012 to July 2016, where Ryan was also a Small Animal Surgery Resident. Early professional training included a Surgery Internship at Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists and a Small Animal Medicine & Surgery Internship at the University of Florida. Academic credentials consist of a Master of Science in Biology from Stanford University, a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Washington State University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Human Biology from Stanford University.
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American College of Veterinary Surgeons - ACVS
Founded in 1965, the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) is the American Veterinary Medical Association specialty board which sets the standards for advanced professionalism in veterinary surgery. Following the 2018 certification examination, ACVS includes more than 2,000 Diplomates. Approximately 78 veterinarians earn their Diplomate credentials every year. More than 65 percent of the ACVS Diplomates operate in private and specialty practices that accept cases on a referral basis from primary care practitioners. The remainder are primarily employed by academic institutions and industry where they teach, conduct research, practice in teaching hospitals, and participate in the development of new products and treatments which improve the quality of veterinary and human health care. The ACVS defines the standards of surgical excellence for the profession, promotes advancements in veterinary surgery, and provides the latest in surgical educational programs. By fostering the highest standards of excellence in veterinary surgery, the ACVS is helping the veterinary profession achieve its goals of providing outstanding service to the public and care to animals. The mission of ACVS is to advance the art and science of surgery and promote excellence in animal health care through research, education and service to the public. The objectives of ACVS shall be the advancement of the art and science of surgery by: • Establishing the standards for post-graduate residency training and education for veterinary surgeons. • Acting as the agency by which veterinarians are certified as specialists in surgery. • Encouraging and supporting research and the dissemination of the results of these investigations. • Offering educational opportunities for Diplomates, other members of the veterinary profession, and the public. • Promoting the College as the specialty organization representing excellence in veterinary surgery to the profession and the public.