On October 23, the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS, the College) and the ACVS Foundation announced the recipients of these prestigious awards at the Mark W. Allam Lecture and Awards Ceremony held at the 2025 ACVS Surgery Summit in Seattle.

The ACVS membership selected Dr. Susan L. Fubini, DVM, Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons, to receive the ACVS Founders’ Award for Career Achievement. The award recognizes the service of an ACVS Diplomate distinguished by contributions to the development of surgical techniques and methodology, and disseminating knowledge to colleagues, residents, and students.

Dr. Fubini’s career in veterinary surgery has earned national and international recognition for her methods and pioneering work in large animal soft tissue surgery. Her exceptional contributions to farm animal surgery have had a lasting impact by setting the standard for surgical care in cattle. Dr. Fubini, through the Bovine Research Council, performed clinical research and collaborated with scientists to accomplish pre-clinical nutrition research. In particular, she has taken on topics such as abomasal displacement, perforation, fistulas, intestinal resection and anastomosis/bypass, umbilical vein infection and marsupialization, atresia coli, cecal volvulus, and many more.

Dr. Fubini has mentored 23 interns and 45 residents, with many of her trainees having become some of the most influential equine surgeons and researchers in the profession, speaking volumes to her influence and legacy.

The textbook Farm Animal Surgery, written collaboratively with Dr. Norm Ducharme, is the most renowned reference material for this topic across the globe, serving as not only an indispensable study tool for the ACVS and ECVS certification examinations but a practical guide for trainees and seasoned surgeons alike. 

Dr. Fubini’s leadership is defined by her generosity, approachability, and her deep commitment to uplifting others by advancing the holistic well-being of her colleagues. She has tirelessly mentored veterinary students, interns, and residents, guiding and inspiring them to excel in their careers and family lives through her unreserved encouragement of their family and personal growth.

Read the full press release at the American College of Veterinary Surgeons' website.