LERP Training: Burke County

Whether you primarily care for companion animals or work with livestock, veterinarians across Georgia play a crucial role in protecting animal welfare—especially in times of crisis.
With thousands of livestock animals transported through our state every day, accidents happen, and when they do, trained veterinarians are essential to ensuring humane handling and effective response.

Details:

Date: Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Time: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (Doors open at 8:00 a.m., with a one-hour lunch break)

Location: Burke County Office Park Auditorium, 715 West 6th Street, Waynesboro

The free, 5-hour Livestock Emergency Response Plan (LERP) Training will equip you with critical skills to manage livestock carrier incidents, coordinate resources, and provide emergency support when it matters most. Even if large animal medicine isn’t your primary focus, this training expands your knowledge and prepares you to assist in emergency situations that impact both animals and the communities that depend on them.

Spots are limited to 50 attendees, so register today and join a community of veterinarians committed to protecting animal welfare across Georgia.

Veterinarians receive 6 CE hours and certified individuals may receive up to 4 hours of p.O.S.T.Training credit for attending this training.