GVMA Calendar of Events

Saturday, January 25, 2020
7:30 am – 3:30 pm
7 CE Hours (5 hr Neurology CE + 2 hr LEAP CE session)

Topic: Neurology CE

Speaker: Sheila Carerra-Justiz, DVM

LEAP CE Bonus Session: Medical Record-keeping with Betsy Choder, Esq.

Location:
Highwoods Building Conference Room
2200 Century Pkwy NE
Atlanta, GA 30345

Single LEAP CE registration is also available through this form for those wishing to attend LEAP CE only. Discounted early-bird registration fees end January 10th. No refunds will be given after this date.

Medical Use of Cannabinoids in Veterinary Medicine & Legal Implications of Discussing with Clients

Presented by the South Georgia VMA & co-sponsored by the Georgia VMA

Sunday, January 26, 2020
9AM – 3PM

5 CE Hours (Including LEAP CE)

LOCATION
UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center
15 R D C Rd, Tifton, GA 31794

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Medical Use of Cannabinoids in Veterinary Medicine: Past, Present and Future

The public attitude towards marijuana are changing. One of the most popular dietary supplements today for use in both pets and their people are medical cannabinoids. However, the use of these products is challenged by the lack of clear evidence of efficacy or safety, questions about product quality and overarching concerns regarding the constantly changing regulatory concerns. This seminar will tackle some of the major issues regarding the use of these products in animals, with an enhanced focus on cannabidiol.

Dr. Dawn Boothe, Director of Clinical Pharmacology at Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, is studying cannabidiol as a treatment for epilepsy in dogs and is also developing an assay to measure cannabinoid toxicity and efficacy. Dr. Boothe joined the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2003. She received her D.V.M. degree (1980) and M.S. degree in Physiology (1986) from Texas A&M University. Dr. Boothe completed her Ph.D. in 1989 in Physiology (Clinical Pharmacology) at TAMU. Dr. Boothe is a Diplomate ACVIM and ACVCP.

Legal Implications for Veterinarians of Discussing Cannabinoid Use in Pets with Clients

Currently, practitioners are prohibited from discussing cannabinoid use in pets. However, many pet owners are using these products with no knowledge of effectiveness or safety. Betsy Choder, Esq. will discuss current legal restrictions and help veterinarians determine the best course of action for client education.

PRICING
GVMA or SGVMA Members $75
Non-Members $115

For questions, please email gvma@gvma.net

14th Annual Georgia Veterinarians Day at the Capitol

Wednesday, January 29, 2020
7:30AM – 12:30PM
Check-in begins at 6:30AM

Location:
Georgia Railroad Freight Depot – Blue Room
65 Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr.
Atlanta, GA 30303

Why you should attend:

• 5 hours of FREE CE for GVMA Members, including 2 hours of LEAP!
• Free breakfast and lunch
• Learn the important role veterinarians can play in shaping public policy
• Interact with state elected and government officials and see the Georgia Assembly in action
• Presentations from elected officials – past speakers have included the Secretary of State, Commissioner of Agriculture, and many prominent Senators and Representatives.
• Examination of legislative issues that affect veterinarians (your votes on the issues outlined on the registration form will determine these). Please invite your legislator to attend the breakfast. It’s convenient and free – why wouldn’t they want to attend? Plus, this is your chance to introduce your legislator to veterinary medicine!

Schedule:

6:30 AM: Registration
7:00 AM: Breakfast/Time with Legislators
7:30 AM: Welcome: Dr. Jill Lancaster – President, GVMA
8:00 AM: Dr. Lisa Nolan – Dean – UGA CVM
8:15 AM: Dr. Robert Cobb – Georgia State Veterinarian
8:30 AM: Dr. Vince Obsitnik/ Bryan Fiveash (Fiveash/Stanley) – Overview of State Legislative Issues
9:00 AM: Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black
9:20 AM: AVMA Update – Dr. Seyedmehdi Mobini, GVMA/AVMA Delegate
9:30 AM: Scott Hilton, Executive Director, Georgians First Commission
9:50 AM: Table Topics/Discussion Tables Report Out
10:30 AM: Legal Issues Discussion of Table Topics
11:00 AM: Legal Issues/Mandatory Reporting of Dogfighting/Domestic Animal Law
12:30 PM: Lunch/Closing Remarks/Dismissal

This event is sponsored by the GVMA Advocacy Committee at no cost to members. Non-members are asked a fee of $250.

If you are planning to invite any legislators, please do so for breakfast (they are welcome to come to lunch if they can’t come for breakfast).

For questions, please email gvma@gvma.net

Sunday, February 23, 2020
7:30 am – 3:30 pm
7 CE Hours (5 hr Dentistry CE + 2 hr LEAP CE session)

Topic: Dentistry CE

Speaker: Paul Camilo, CVPM

LEAP CE Bonus Session: CBD and the Legalities for Veterinarians with Don Riddick, Esq.

Location:
Great Wolf Lodge
150 Tom Hall Parkway
LaGrange, GA 30240

Single LEAP CE registration is also available through this form for those wishing to attend LEAP CE only. Discounted early-bird registration fees end February 7th. No refunds will be given after this date.

3 Great Sponsors, One Event: The GVMA is partnering with the Georgia Veterinary Managers Association and the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association to bring you the 2020 Practice Management Conference.

Friday, March 20 – Sunday, March 22, 2020

Location:
Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa
6321 Highway 76
Young Harris, GA 30582

Sessions covering “Surviving the Bermuda Triangle of Practice Leadership” for Charting a Successful Course for Fostering Key Relationships and Improving Communications, “Advanced Concepts of Practice Management” with Brian C. Conrad, CVPM and Jim Nash, MHA, CVPM + “From Hiring to Firing: Five Employment Laws You Gotta Know as a Practice Manager” with Betsy Choder, Esq.

GVMA/GAVMA/VHMA Member Rate: $250 (+ EXCLUSIVE RATE of $195 just for GVMA Hospital Members)
Non-member Rate: $300
Rates increase after March 8th, 2020.

Saturday, March 21, 2020
7:30 am – 3:30 pm
7 CE Hours (5 hr Gastroenterology CE + 2 hr LEAP CE session)

Topic: Gastroenterology CE

Speaker: Deb Greco, DVM

LEAP CE Bonus Session: Legal & Ethical Considerations of CBD Oil in Veterinary Medicine with Betsy Choder, Esq.

Location:
Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa
6321 Highway 76
Young Harris, GA 30582

Single LEAP CE registration is also available through this form for those wishing to attend LEAP CE only. Discounted early-bird registration fees end March 6th. No refunds will be given after this date.

Sunday, March 22, 2020
7:30 am – 3:30 pm
7 CE Hours (5 hr Endocrinology CE + 2 hr LEAP CE session)

Topic: Endocrinology CE

Speaker: Deb Greco, DVM, PhD, DACVIM

LEAP CE Bonus Session: Legal & Ethical Considerations of CBD Oil in Veterinary Medicine with Betsy Choder, Esq.

Location:
Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa
6321 Highway 76
Young Harris, GA 30582

Single LEAP CE registration is also available through this form for those wishing to attend LEAP CE only. Discounted early-bird registration fees end March 6th. No refunds will be given after this date.

Georgia Food Animal Conference (GFAC)
April 24 – 26, 2020

Location:
The Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens
4500 Southern Pine Dr
Pine Mountain, GA 31822

Hosted by the Georgia Department of Agriculture, SGVMA, Georgia Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories, & GVMA.

Saturday, May 2, 2020
7:30 am – 3:30 pm
7 CE Hours (5 hr Soft Tissue Surgery CE + 2 hr LEAP CE session)

Topic: Soft Tissue Surgery CE

Speaker: Matthew Corse, DVM

LEAP CE Bonus Session: More info to come!

Location:
Unicoi State Park & Lodge
1788 Highway 356 Helen
GA 30545

Single LEAP CE registration is also available through this form for those wishing to attend LEAP CE only. Discounted early-bird registration fees end April 17th. No refunds will be given after this date.

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Emerald Coast Veterinary Conference
June 3 – 7, 2020

Location:
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
9300 Emerald Coast Pkwy W
Miramar Beach, FL 32550

Presented to you in partnership with the Alabama Veterinary Medical Association.

Saturday, August 15, 2020
7:30 am – 3:30 pm
7 CE Hours (5 hr Orthopedics CE + 2 hr LEAP CE session)

Topic: Orthopedics CE

Speaker: David Dycus, DVM

LEAP CE Bonus Session: More info to come!

Location:
Lake Blackshere Resort
2459-H US Hwy 280 W
Cordele, GA 31015

Single LEAP CE registration is also available through this form for those wishing to attend LEAP CE only. Discounted early-bird registration fees end July 31st. No refunds will be given after this date.

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Saturday, September 12, 2020
7:30 am – 3:30 pm
7 CE Hours (5 hr Internal Medicine CE + 2 hr LEAP CE session)

Topic: Internal Medicine CE

Speaker: Richard Ford, DVM

LEAP CE Bonus Session: More info to come!

Location:
Holiday Inn Historic Savannah
520 W Bryan St
Savannah, GA 31401

Single LEAP CE registration is also available through this form for those wishing to attend LEAP CE only. Discounted early-bird registration fees end August 28th. No refunds will be given after this date.

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Sunday, September 13, 2020
7:30 am – 3:30 pm
7 CE Hours (5 hr Vaccine CE + 2 hr LEAP CE session)

Topic: Vaccine CE

Speaker: Richard Ford, DVM

LEAP CE Bonus Session: More info to come!

Location:
Holiday Inn Historic Savannah
520 W Bryan St
Savannah, GA 31401

Single LEAP CE registration is also available through this form for those wishing to attend LEAP CE only. Discounted early-bird registration fees end August 28th. No refunds will be given after this date.

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Sunday, November 15, 2020
7:30 am – 3:30 pm
7 CE Hours (5 hr Feline Medicine CE + 2 hr LEAP CE session)

Topic: Feline Medicine CE

Speaker: Elizabeth Colleran, DVM

LEAP CE Bonus Session: More info to come!

Location:
Great Wolf Lodge
150 Tom Hall Pkwy
LaGrange, GA 30240

Single LEAP CE registration is also available through this form for those wishing to attend LEAP CE only. Discounted early-bird registration fees end October 30th. No refunds will be given after this date.

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