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14 Nov

Posted at 13:46h in Client Education, Member Resources, Pet Owners, Practice Management
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Helping you tackle the holiday rush with the Holiday Checklist We know the end of the year can be a whirlwind of last-minute vaccine appointments and refill requests! This year, we've got your back with a checklist to make the holiday chaos a little more manageable. Sharing these by email or on your Facebook page gives you the opportunity to be the standout veterinary clinic who not only provides top-notch care, but also makes the holiday season a breeze for their team and clients. Say goodbye to the hectic holiday hubbub and...

13 Nov

Posted at 12:06h in Continuing Education, Veterinary Careers
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Celebrating International Students Day 2023 Your journey in veterinary medicine deserves unwavering support from start to finish. From the logo on the chest of your first white coat all the way to linking you with resources for succession plans and retirement. GVMA is here for you, personally and professionally, every step of your career. Let's take a look at how we've been by the side of students at UGA CVM throughout the year: Student Meetings Students checking out the new GVMA PocketPal notebooks. The transition from student to practitioner is a critical leap. At GVMA,...

06 Nov

Posted at 16:24h in GVMA News
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Things To Look Forward To Leading the industry in continuing education. Since COVID, CE has been a rapidly evolving landscape, reshaping how people get their continuing education. However, one thing remains unwavering - our commitment to delivering engaging, relevant, and valuable continuing education to our members. We're excited to introduce a new era of hands-on learning experiences, ensuring you leave our events with tangible skills, not just abstract concepts. In our field, tactile learning is unbeatable for mastering certain skills, and we're dedicated to bringing that valuable experience to our members. Topics we...

23 Oct

Posted at 11:11h in GVMA News
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"Engaging with the members about GVMA and making sure it is what they want and is growing in the direction they want makes all the work worthwhile!" Dr. Jonathan Bentley and Dr. Elizabeth Mackey I’ve been a member of GVMA since veterinary school and have been involved in various committees and leadership, particularly in the last few years. Going into my presidency I thought I knew everything about GVMA. I was wrong! This year has put me working much more closely with the staff, and I am in awe with how much...

23 Oct

Posted at 10:49h in Continuing Education, GVMA News
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Dr. Eric Storey guides attendees through different suture techniques. VetSouth 2023: A Weekend of Learning, Inspiration, and Connecting This past weekend, we gathered for VetSouth 2023, and it was a record-breaking event in every sense! With 412 attendees from 24 different states, this year at Avalon really surpassed all expectations and solidified what makes VetSouth the South's premier veterinary conference. One of the standout features of this year's meeting was the emphasis on hands-on learning. The ultrasound wet labs, a favorite from last year, continued to be such a hit! Attendees had the...

16 Oct

Posted at 13:19h in Practice Management, Veterinary Careers
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Dynamic Duos: What fully utilizing technicians really looks like There is a lot of discourse right now on fully utilizing your technicians and assistants in practice. We're spotlighting Dr. Justin Toth and Jennifer Thacker to demonstrate just how practical it is to center your practice around empowering your technicians to exercise their hard-earned, specialized skill set. This often frees DVMs up to spend more time on things that really require their medical degree, and leaves your support staff feeling challenged, fulfilled, and valued. Dr. Toth, how has fully utilizing your technicians benefited...

16 Oct

Posted at 12:55h in GVMA News, Practice Management, Veterinary Careers
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Caring Hearts and Gentle Hands: A Tribute to Veterinary Technicians and Assistants Veterinary technicians are the backbone of this profession, and without them, none of this would really be possible. How do you plan on celebrating your technicians this week? How do you plan on making them feel valued and respected every day, and not just during this celebratory week? https://vimeo.com/871709453/2b7b1212bb?share=copy It is critical to understand that the success of your practices hinges on the collective performance of the entire veterinary care team. Amidst this team, an essential and sometimes overlooked role is...

04 Oct

Posted at 08:00h in Animal Health, Continuing Education
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Chemotherapy Safety for the Veterinary Patient and Personnel Esther Chon, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology)echon@mvsvets.com Chemotherapy – also known as antineoplastic or cytotoxic drugs – include any drugthat inhibits or prevents the function of cells. These drugs are considered hazardous drugsaccording to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) becausethey are known or suspected to cause adverse health effects from exposure in theworkplace. For most chemotherapy drugs, the actions are not specific to tumor cells.Therefore, exposure of patients and others to these drugs can produce unwanted anddangerous effects. The utmost care must...

19 Sep

Posted at 11:12h in Uncategorized
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STAT ABDOMINAL SURGERIES IN RABBITS Lauren V Powers, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DABVP (Exotic Companion Mammal Practice)Avian and Exotic Pet ServiceCarolina Veterinary SpecialistsHuntersville, North Carolina INTRODUCTION The exotic companion mammal practitioner is occasionally presented with rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) that may require immediate surgical intervention for acute abdominal disease. Liver lobe torsion, intestinal obstruction, inguinal urinary bladder herniation, and endometrial venous aneurysm are some of the diseases that may warrant a rapid diagnosis and surgical intervention for a successful clinical outcome. CLINICAL PRESENTATION Rabbits with acute abdominal diseases often experience severe pain. Scoring systems for pain...

12 Sep

Posted at 12:13h in Uncategorized
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3 Most Popular Topics So Far We're always bringing new topics to VetSouth each year, but our attendees make it known which topics they find to be especially beneficial. With just a little more than a month until we are back at Avalon, here are the 3 trending topics of the weekend so far. View the full 2023 Program here. Soft Tissue Surgery - Friday with Penny J. Regier, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA Delve into the intricate world of stomach surgeries, including gastric dilatation and volvulus, get equipped with insights and techniques to navigate the challenges...

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