American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) · 2027-effective blueprint for the small animal Phase II Surgical Competency Examination component of ACVS Diplomate certification, revised following the 2024–2025 ACVS job analysis; verified as of 2026-10-20. See the FAQ for the distinction between the Diplomate credential and its required examinations.

This original 20-question sample covers selected topics across the outline. It does not reproduce official exam questions or cover every tested topic.

• Taking Your Examinations
• Updated blueprints ensure relevance of ACVS examinations
• ACVS Phase II Surgical Competency Examination Blueprint — Effective 2027
• Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus
• Gastrointestinal Foreign Bodies
• Portosystemic Shunts
• Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) in Small Animals
• Brachycephalic Syndrome
• Laryngeal Paralysis
• Ectopic Ureter
• Urinary Obstruction in Male Cats
• ACVIM Small Animal Consensus Recommendations on the Treatment and Prevention of Uroliths in Dogs and Cats
• Plating principles
• Using fracture assessment to inform implant decision-making and reduction method
• Fractured Limbs
• Cranial Cruciate Ligament Disease
• Patellar Luxation
• Bone Tumors in Cats and Dogs
• Intervertebral Disc Disease
• Otitis Externa
• Mast Cell Tumors
• 2020 AAHA/AAFP Feline Vaccination Guidelines
• Medical Oncology: Feline Injection Site Sarcoma
• Postoperative Care After Surgery: What Animal Owners Should Expect
• Parathyroid Tumors
• Thyroid Tumors