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12 Mar

Posted at 08:29h in Wellness
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#InspireInclusion Women's History Month is celebrated every March. This year's theme is #InspireInclusion. You can collectively contribute to shaping a more harmonious world when you inspire others to understand and value women's inclusion. When women are inspired to be included, there is a sense of belonging, relevance, and empowerment. It is essential to promote a profound understanding, appreciation, and proactive commitment to women's inclusion. Key elements in achieving this goal involve sharing this awareness, extending support, and offering encouragement. Additionally, various strategies can be employed within organizations and groups to guarantee that women's...

05 Mar

Posted at 08:46h in Wellness
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Stress and Financial Wellbeing While relationships are important, one key relationship that many people often fail to identify is the one they have with money. Being financially well is about more than owning the most, biggest, or best—it's about a general sense of ease and comfort around your wider financial situation. This includes feelings of security, autonomy, and choice. But what about when things go wrong? People are currently living through an unprecedented climate of fear around money: having enough, or even in some cases—having any at all. Global catastrophes on the back...

01 Mar

Posted at 15:26h in One Health, Wellness
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It’s Airborne so Let’s Do Something About the Air… By Dr. Laura Smallwood, DVM DACVIM (SAIM) RYT-200 Preventing transmission of disease between patients in a hospital setting is a basic standard of care. Preventing transmission of zoonotic disease from animal patient to human caretaker in a hospital setting is veterinary workplace safety 101. However, we have long thought nothing about human-to-human transmission of infectious diseases in the workplace. That was until COVID. We’ve learned a few things from the pandemic. The first is that the droplet model of respiratory pathogen transmission has a...

29 Feb

Posted at 10:48h in Emerging Technology
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Explaining Automation, Machine Learning, Deep Neural Networking, and Large Language Models in Veterinary Practice Thank you to Dr. Duffy Jones for this article and your continued dedication to our AI Task Force. In today's rapidly evolving world, technology plays an increasingly significant role in various professions, including veterinary medicine. For veterinarians with limited technology knowledge, understanding key concepts like automation, machine learning, deep neural networking, and large language models can be daunting. Let's break down these terms and explore how they are applied in your veterinary practice. Automation Automation is like having an assistant...

26 Feb

Posted at 12:10h in Wellness
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Independent Thoughts in a Loud World "The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud."—Coco Chanel What are independent thoughts? Independent thoughts are self-governed thoughts, thoughts that are not subjected to the influence of others. Independent thinkers do not adopt other's thinking "as is" but question and filter their thoughts to come to their own refreshing point of view. How to Be an Independent Thinker Independent thinking is rare, but it is a skill that can be developed through the following pursuits. Increased Reading Read a vast selection of different things. Do not just read the...

19 Feb

Posted at 10:32h in Emergency/Disaster
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Planning for disasters​  Assemble an evacuation kit (see below). Develop an evacuation plan for all of your animals and practice the plan. Keep written directions to your home near your telephone. This will help you and others explain to emergency responders exactly how to get to your home. Identify alternate sources of food and water. Because floodwaters are often contaminated with sewer waste and may also pose a risk of chemical contamination, animals should be prevented as much as possible from accessing and drinking them. Have well maintained backup generators and a source of fuel...

16 Feb

Posted at 10:35h in Continuing Education
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Pet Grief & Loss Led by Dr. Cindi Branch, PhDProvides 2 CE Credit Hours (LEAP CE-approved by the GA State Board of Vet Med)Wednesday, April 24, 2024 @ 7 - 8:40 pm EST Most State Board cases of unprofessional conduct involve communications issues. Because pet death is highly emotional, the words, actions or inactions of veterinary professionals take on heightened sensitivity. This session will help these professionals: understand grief; display empathy; and communicate support. An awareness of the stages of grief will ensure these veterinary professionals are better prepared for the complexities...

09 Feb

Posted at 11:58h in Advocacy, GVMA News, Legislation
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Thank you to Dr. Jill Lancaster for helping us put this together and her continued commitment to advocating for the Georgia veterinary community. "Advocacy": noun. the act or process of supporting a cause or proposal. Why is advocacy a pillar of the GVMA? It's a part of how we carry out the GVMA’s mission statement - The GVMA is committed to advancing the veterinary medical profession in Georgia and supporting the veterinarian’s role in improving animal and public health.It's how we protect the profession – address systemic issues and drive change; Work toward...

06 Feb

Posted at 11:57h in Animal Health, Practice Management
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Encourage preventative dental care through client education. Going over pricey treatment plans can become overwhelming to clients, especially when there are significant cost concerns. During Dentistry Month especially, there is no shortage of these. Empowering your team to help clients understand what financial options are available to them can improve access to care for many pets. You may not have all the answers of what company or policy is "best", but providing some key points to research can help owners get the coverage that best fits their pet and its needs. Help...

01 Feb

Posted at 09:52h in Advocacy, Animal Health, GVMA News, Legislation
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Staying ahead of legislative developments is crucial. At GVMA, our commitment to our members extends beyond professional growth – it encompasses a vigilant advocacy role that has a tangible impact on the industry. Recently, our legislative watchdog capabilities played a pivotal role in the development of Georgia Senate Bill 410. What does SB 410 say? Georgia Senate Bill 410 addresses the shortage of veterinarians available to perform spays and neuters. The bill allows veterinarians licensed in other states the opportunity to apply for a temporary license in Georgia to perform spays and...

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