As a board-certified small-animal veterinarian, Dr. Todd L. Prince cares for dogs and cats at a number of practices in the Naperville, Illinois, area. Todd Prince, DVM, has practiced veterinary medicine for more than 25 years and draws on the in-depth expertise necessary for board certification.

1. Dr. Todd Prince

2.  As a board-certified small-animal veterinarian, Dr. Todd L.
Prince cares for dogs and cats at a number of practices in the
Naperville, Illinois, area. Todd Prince, DVM, has practiced
veterinary medicine for more than 25 years and draws on
the in-depth expertise necessary for board certification.
The American Board of Veterinary Practice (ABVP)
maintains a diplomate certification process to acknowledge
practitioners who provide particularly high levels of care.
Those veterinarians who seek and successfully obtain board
certification commit to a breadth of knowledge and
professional skill that exceeds expectation. Because most
veterinarians have not made this official commitment, board
certification indicates an exceptional level of professionalism
and dedication.

3.  Board certification eligibility is available to
veterinarians who have graduated from an
accredited program or have received a certificate
from the Education Commission for Foreign
Veterinary Graduates (ECFVG). Applicants in the
track for practitioners must have five years of
experience in clinical practice before submitting an
application and must have practiced for six years
before sitting for the qualifying examination. Some
applicants may also pursue board certification
through residency and certification-program
tracks, for which there are separate requirements.

4.  The application process for all veterinarians
involves the submitting of required documents,
which include a record of clinical practice and
three evaluation forms completed by practicing
veterinarians. Applicants must also be able to
submit two case reports or a single case report
and a peer-reviewed publication. Only those
whose credentials are acceptable may take the
required examination, on which the applicant
must score above a passing point set by the
board's Council of Regents.