1. A candidate seeking ACVNU residency training leading to Diplomate certification must be accepted into an ABVNU-approved Residency Program, be a graduate of an accredited School or College of Veterinary Medicine, and concurrently certified by a recognized veterinary Specialty College promoting advanced clinical patient-care in a medical or surgical discipline.
2. A candidate seeking ACVNU residency training leading to Affiliate Member certification must be accepted into an ABVNU-approved Residency Program (see above), be a graduate of an accredited School or College of Veterinary Medicine, and concurrently certified by a recognized veterinary Specialty College of a NON patient-care discipline.
3. A candidate seeking ACVNU residency training leading to either Diplomate or Affiliate Member certification who is not concurrently Board-Certified in a patientcare or non-patientcare discipline must be accepted into an ABVNU-approved Residency Program, be a graduate of an accredited School or College of Veterinary Medicine, and have at least four (4) full-time equivalent* years of focused patient-care experience (ACVNU resident working toward Diplomate status) or a non-patient-care experience (ACVNU resident working toward Affiliate Member status) in nephrology and urology documented within 10 years of application for the residency.
*Full-time equivalency is the collective percentage of professional time and experience devoted to nephrology and urology. It represents categories of activity related to urinary disease including clinical effort, specialized training, research, teaching/mentoring, continuing education, advocacy, leadership, journal review, and other activities related to the discipline. A documented publication record including authorship of relevant scholarly works in nephrology and urology resulting from clinical investigations or basic research in the discipline, and documented contributions to the promotion, direction, and advancement of veterinary nephrology and urology can also contribute to the full-time equivalency.
Step 1: Determine which of the 3 Residency Pathways is best for you
Step 2: Review Residency Training Program Requirements in the
Step 3: Find and Apply to an approved Residency Training Program
ABVNU approved ACVNU Residency Training Programs currently accepting applications
Step 4: Register as an ACVNU Residency Candidate within 90 days of being accepted into an ACVNU Residency Training Program
What is a veterinary nephrology and urology specialist?
A veterinary nephrology and urology specialist is a board certified veterinarian with advanced training and certification in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of diseases affecting the urinary system. Recognized as either a Diplomate or an Affiliate Member of the ACVNU, these specialists have completed an ACVNU Residency by demonstrating clinical and procedural proficiency, research contributions, and mastery of a rigorous nephrology and urology based curriculum. Their expertise enables them to provide specialized care, including advanced diagnostics, medical management, interventional procedures, and extracorporeal therapies related to the kidneys and urinary tract.