Dr. Joel Todd Leroy Prince possesses over 25 years of experience as a veterinary practitioner in Illinois. Since 1993, Dr. Joel Todd Leroy Prince has held the status of board-certified Diplomate with the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP). Only 15 veterinary professionals hold this distinction in the state of Illinois.

1. Dr. Joel Todd Leroy Prince Holds
Certification with ABVP
By Joel Todd Leroy Prince

2. Introduction
• Dr. Joel Todd Leroy Prince possesses over 25
years of experience as a veterinary practitioner
in Illinois. Since 1993, Dr. Joel Todd Leroy
Prince has held the status of board-certified
Diplomate with the American Board of
Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP). Only 15
veterinary professionals hold this distinction in
the state of Illinois.

3. About the American Board of
Veterinary Practitioners
• Founded in 1978, the American Board of
Veterinary Practitioners provides species-
specific certifications for 11 recognized
veterinary specialties (RVS). These include
Canine and Feline Practice, Equine Practice,
Avian Practice, and Exotic Companion Mammal
Practice, among others. The ABVP’s rigorous
certification and recertification processes ensure
that all diplomates represent the most
competent professionals with advanced skills in
their respective veterinary specialties.

4. Conclusion
• ABVP certification is available to all veterinary
practitioners even if they have not pursued
postgraduate education or residencies. The
American Board of Veterinary Specialties of the
American Veterinary Medical Association
recognizes all ABVP certifications. For more
information on the organization, please visit
www.abvp.com.