American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP)

The American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) is a professional organization that certifies and supports veterinarians who are specialists in diagnosing diseases in animals through laboratory examinations and tissue analysis. These experts, called veterinary pathologists, play a critical role in animal health, research, and public safety by identifying diseases in both individual animals and populations. The ACVP sets standards for training, certification, and continuing education, ensuring these specialists maintain high expertise to advance veterinary medicine and improve outcomes for animals across many species.