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18 Dec

Posted at 20:34h in Practice Management, Wellness
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Make Gratitude a Life-Changing Habit In the midst of the holiday rush in our profession, gratitude becomes a powerful anchor. Amid last-minute appointments and refill requests, taking a moment to reflect on what you're thankful for can shift your outlook positively. This simple practice isn't just a seasonal sentiment—it's a keystone habit that can reduce stress, elevate your mood, and enhance professional relationships. Here are just a few ways to infuse gratitude into our daily routines, turning a simple practice into a transformative force during the busiest times. It takes just two minutes...

12 Dec

Posted at 12:46h in Continuing Education, Member Resources, Veterinary Careers
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Disclaimer: The GVMA is an association that provides continuing education and professional resources to those working in the veterinary industry. The Georgia State Board of Veterinary Medicine (GSBVM) is the governing entity that regulates the licensure of veterinarians. For licensure info, contact the Georgia State Board of Veterinary Medicine. Note that the GVMA is not affiliated and cannot assist with these matters. VIEW ALL RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA Rule 700-7-.01 Renewal of License (1) Every person who holds a valid license, as issued by the Board, shall immediately upon...

11 Dec

Posted at 09:36h in Member Resources, One Health, Practice Management, Wellness
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Pay It Forward with Kindness and Generosity View more articles like this in the GVMA Compass The practices of kindness and generosity are at the core of the world's religious faiths. They're also key to personal wellbeing, according to modern research findings. Learn how paying it forward with kindness and generosity can benefit the people around you while boosting your happiness and your mental and physical health. What does it mean to pay it forward? Paying it forward is an old idea with a growing modern following. It acknowledges that the love and support...

07 Dec

Posted at 15:03h in Continuing Education, Wellness
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Wednesday, January 10, 2024 @ 7 - 8:40 pm EST Provides 2 CE Credit Hours(LEAP CE-approved by the GA State Board of Vet Med)Led by Laura Smallwood, DVM, DACVIM-SAIM, RYT-200 Veterinary Workplace Stress: Mindfulness-Based Methodologies for Coping and RecoveryParticipants will gain an understanding of: The role of the autonomic nervous system in stress responding and recovery Attributes of the mammalian stress response pertinent to stress responding and recovery The relationship between perception and stress How the human attentional system works What mindfulness is and what it is not Evidence supporting mindfulness as a methodology for improving stress resilience The...

05 Dec

Posted at 13:00h in Animal Health, One Health
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Breathe Easy: Approach to Respiratory Distress Tekla Lee-Fowler, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) Patient Assessment Respiratory distress can be an inherently stressful and intimidating situation for all members of the veterinary team. It is essential that all members of the team readily recognize signs of respiratory distress and are trained to respond promptly. This includes preparing front desk staff to recognize the urgency of the situation, preparing technical staff to recognize signs of respiratory distress, and ensuring that we can promptly localize the problem and act to stabilize the patient. Presenting signs of respiratory...

05 Dec

Posted at 12:19h in Animal Health, Industry News, One Health
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According to guidance provided by the AVMA, "Practitioners presented with dogs with clinical signs consistent with CIRDC are encouraged to pursue diagnostic testing immediately, during the acute phase of disease and before starting treatment, to assist in determining an etiology." Labs Currently Offering Testing for Canine Respiratory Disease (CRD) Athens Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (AVDL) Tifton Veterinary Diagnostic and Investigational Laboratory (TVDIL) The Athens Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (AVDL) and Tifton Veterinary Diagnostic and Investigational Laboratory (TVDIL) offer testing for Canine Respiratory Disease (CRD) and are keeping a close watch for atypical canine respiratory disease cases....

05 Dec

Posted at 11:55h in Practice Management
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How long do I have to keep medical records? Computer generated records Federal regulations allow for the use of automated data processing systems, or other electronic or mechanized records systems in such a manner that they can be separated out from all other records in a reasonable time and/or records are kept on which certain items are visually identified apart from other items appearing on the records (21 CFR §1304.01). Georgia State Board of Pharmacy Rules, which are binding for veterinarians, are more specific. The following is a version of Rule 480-...

27 Nov

Posted at 09:35h in Wellness
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That's My Budget, and I'm Sticking To It! View more articles like this in the GVMA Compass Planning ahead can help alleviate some of the stress that accompanies this very exciting, but busy, time of the year. When you have enough money saved in the bank, giving gifts is a much more enjoyable experience all around. You can concentrate on getting the right gift for that special family member or friend, as opposed to feeling overwhelmed by having to spend money you don't have. Many people buy more than they can afford...

21 Nov

Posted at 13:23h in Animal Health, Client Education, GVMA News, Industry News, Member Resources, One Health, Pet Owners
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Mystery Respiratory Illness In Dogs The cause of this illness is unknown at this time. Symptoms include upper respiratory signs including an unresolved cough according to the Oregon Department of Agriculture. Patients are testing negative for common respiratory complexes. What Pet Owners Need to Know: Do not assume this is "kennel cough" - call your veterinarian and seek immediate care. There are numerous news reports circulating information about the mystery respiratory illness in dogs.  While the cause is currently unknown, the GVMA recommends pet owners contact your regular veterinarian if you have concerns that...

21 Nov

Posted at 12:42h in Animal Health, Industry News, Pet Owners
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Mystery Respiratory Illness in Dogs: What We Know The cause of this illness is unknown at this time. Symptoms include upper respiratory signs including an unresolved cough according to the Oregon Department of Agriculture. Patients are testing negative for common respiratory complexes. Some quick reminders for your staff and clients include: Reiterate the importance of dogs being up-to-date on vaccines.Instruct owners to avoid contact with other animals outside the household.If their dog is coughing, direct owners to call your office.Review your boarding guidelines and disinfection and isolation protocols with your team (this disease...

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