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19 Jan

Posted at 16:31h in Practice Management
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Authored by Debbie Hill, CVPM, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, CCFP From the initial phone call for information to final checkout, the client service staff is the first and last point for clients. It is vital that we plan for integrating them into practice culture. Knowing the high demand and short supply of good employees means new employees need to find a welcoming environment for them to stay and succeed.Hiring a Client Service Representative (CSR) is more than finding someone with reception experience, computer skills, or years in the veterinary profession. This person needs...

14 Jan

Posted at 09:04h in Continuing Education
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Brought to you by Includes wet lab and exotics-specific LEAP CE! Saturday, March 11 - Sunday, March 12, 2023UGA Anatomy Lab/Classic Campus, Athens, GA2-day event that provides: 2 LEAP CE Credit Hrs (Approved by the GA State Board of Vet Med)8 Medical Credit Hrs ABOUT THE SPEAKERS Dr. Victoria BenderPracticing Veterinarian, Avian & Exotic Animal Hospital of GeorgiaDr. Victoria Bender is a 2016 graduate of University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine and earned her BS in Biology from Duke University. After earning her DVM, she returned to North Carolina to complete an internship in avian...

09 Jan

Posted at 13:48h in Wellness
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GEORGIA EDITION  •  Newsletter  •  Issue 1, 2023 Dear Subscriber: Here is the latest update from the Veterinary Wellbeing Alliance, with curated content to help veterinary professionals focus on their wellbeing. Subscribers receive this resource in addition to complimentary access to Listeners On Call. If you have questions or comments on the newsletter, the service from Listeners On Call, or the Veterinary Wellbeing Alliance, you may contact Dr. Keri Riddick, CEO of Georgia VMA, at keri@gvma.net, or Adrian Hochstadt, VMAE CEO, at adrianhochstadt@vmae.org. To view a video on the Veterinary Wellbeing Alliance, click here. Preventative...

01 Jan

Posted at 14:10h in Wellness
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View Employee Newsletter (January 2023) View Supervisor Newsletter (January 2023) Complimentary Online Seminar Be There for Yourself Being in nature increases serotonin, which is responsible in boosting our mood and helps us feel calm. In this session, we will explore the benefits of getting outdoors as a part of your self-care routines. Available on demand starting January 17 through the GVMA Compass. ACCESS THE GVMA Compass, A Member assistance PROGRAM ...

01 Jan

Posted at 08:00h in Legislation
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Updated Rules Released by Georgia State Board of Vet Med Check out our breakdown of new or amended rules in affect as of 12/29/2022: Chapter 700-8 UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT Rule 700-8-.01 [Effective 12/29/2022] Unprofessional ConductWithin the meaning of Ga. Code subsection 43-50-21(a)(7), unprofessional conduct means: (f) Failure to cooperate with an investigation of the board to include but not limited to allowing agents of the Board to inspect veterinary premises and equipment, including mobile veterinary clinics. NOTEABLE CHANGES: Rule 700-8-.01(f), highlighted in yellow, has been added to Rule 700-8. Chapter 700-12 MINIMUM STANDARDS Rule 700-12-.08 [Effective 12/29/2022] Surgical...

21 Dec

Posted at 17:35h in Animal Health, Emergency/Disaster, Pet Owners, Practice Management
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Winter is here: Are you prepared for these frigid temperatures? Other parts of the country may be well adapted to extreme winter weather, but in the next few days, Georgia is going to see some of the coldest weather in it's history. Are you prepared for these low temperatures? Practice owners, do you know how to prepare the building for such cold weather? We've got tips to help you prepare as well as to share with your clients! Tips for your companion animal clients Keep your dog’s paws clean of ice and snow...

13 Dec

Posted at 08:16h in Continuing Education
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Last GVMA LEAP CE of 2022! Legalities and Standards of Compounding Provides 2 LEAP CE Credit Hours via Zoom Webinar (Approved by the GA State Board of Vet Med)Wednesday, December 216 - 7:40 pm Overview This course reviews legalities and standards of compounding in the veterinary setting. An introduction to Georgia and Federal compounding laws and regulations will be discussed. Compounding standards within the veterinary practice and outsourcing options are detailed. Objectives At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to, Define compounding and discuss the need for veterinary compounding. Discuss legalities of veterinary compounding...

02 Dec

Posted at 18:13h in Advocacy, GVMA News
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Free Informational Zoom Webinar December 15, 2022, 7:00pm – 8:00pm Purpose: To demonstrate the need to increase the number of shelter medicine vets serving in under-resourced areas of georgiaTo inform vets about the new clinical training opportunities in shelter medicine for uga vet studentsTo discuss how nonprofit clinics can engage and benefit private practice vets Agenda (subject to change without notice): OverviewGeorgia’s pet overpopulation crisis, related to lack of access to low-cost spay/neuter servicesCurrent shortage of shelter medicine vets due to nonprofit financial constraintsOther state precedents for student loan relief for shelter medicine vetsGeorgia Pet...

02 Dec

Posted at 17:09h in Wellness
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View Employee Newsletter (DECEMber 2022) View Supervisor Newsletter (DECEMBER 2022) Complimentary Online Seminar Stress Buster: Managing and Taking Control of Your Life Manage your stress in a healthier way and learn some strategies to take control of your life. Available on demand starting December 21 through the GVMA Compass. ACCESS THE GVMA Compass, A Member assistance PROGRAM ...

02 Dec

Posted at 11:49h in Wellness
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GEORGIA EDITION  •  Newsletter  •  Issue 8, 2022 Dear GVMA Members, Here is the latest update from the Veterinary Wellbeing Alliance, with curated content to help veterinary professionals focus on their wellbeing. Subscribers receive this resource in addition to complimentary access to Listeners On Call. If you have questions or comments on the newsletter, the service from Listeners On Call, or the Veterinary Wellbeing Alliance, you may contact Dr. Keri Riddick, CEO of Georgia VMA, at keri@gvma.net, or Adrian Hochstadt, VMAE CEO, at adrianhochstadt@vmae.org. To view a video on the Veterinary Wellbeing Alliance, click...

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