What are Internists?

Small animal internists are specialists who focus on diseases of the internal systems. They have completed basic veterinary education, an internship and residency in their specialty, and passed rigorous testing to achieve board certification from the ACVIM. They have a greater knowledge of complicated, uncommon and rare medical conditions of animals. They are trained in the use of advanced diagnostic and therapeutic equipment.

What is the ACVIM?

The American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) is the non-profit international certifying organization for veterinary specialists in small animal internal medicine, cardiology, oncology, neurology, and large animal internal medicine. ACVIM has more than 1,800 active members, called ACVIM Diplomates (DACVIM), who are board-certified veterinary specialists. Visit ACVIM.org