GVMA Calendar of Events

Offered exclusively to GVMA Members & Practice Management Staff

Saturday, July 16, 2022

8:00 am – 4:00 pm

8.5 CE Credit Hours (2 LEAP, 6.5 General) + 3 Year Mental Health First Aid Certification

Our Mental Health First Aid course will have 2 parts—the first part is a self-paced online segment that takes 2 – 3 hours. This has to be completed before the live virtual session. The second part is live and interactive and is about 7.5 hours (includes breaks).

Instructor: Heidi L. Hulon, DVM, CCFP, MHFA

Topics to include:

• Understanding Depression, Anxiety Disorders and Other Common Mental Health Issues
• Crisis and Non-Crisis First Aid for Suicidal Behavior, Panick Attacks, Traumatic Events & Acute Psychosis
• Understanding Substance Use Disorder and Crisis First Aid for Overdose & Withdrawal

Pricing – $75 per person

Wednesday, July 20, 2022
6:00 pm – 7:40 pm

Topic: Scope of Practice (LEAP CE)

This course will discuss the legal responsibilities of a Georgia-licensed veterinarian and what is legal and illegal for registered veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants.

Speaker: Don Riddick, Esq.

Sunday, August 7, 2022
8:00 am – 3:20 pm
7 CE Hours

Speaker: Cathy Lund, DVM

Discounted early-bird registration fees and hotel reservations end on July 7th.

Wednesday, August 10, 2022
6:00 pm – 7:40 pm

Topic: DEA Regulations (LEAP CE)

Speaker: Dr. Heather Lindell Tally

Mark your calendar! Registration coming soon!

7 CE Hours

Speaker: Clara Goh, BVSc, MS, DACVS-SA, ACVS Founding Fellow- Surgical Oncology

Discounted early-bird registration fees and hotel reservations end on July 14th.

Thursday, August 18, 2022
6:00 pm – 7:40 pm

Topic: Georgia Veterinary Practice Act (LEAP CE)

This session will go over the basic elements of the practice act, including establishing the veterinarian-client-patient relationship, record and advertising requirements, the standard of professional care, facility and posting requirements, and new changes and cases related to veterinary care. The session is interactive, with audience engagement and real life examples of how to comply and some cases where veterinarians did not. At the end of this session you should feel comfortable with the basic requirements and changes to the GVPA.

Speaker: Don Riddick, Esq.

Don Riddick is an attorney, practice owner, and former LVT. He’s published numerous articles on veterinary law, and is the former secretary of the Animal Law Section of the Georgia Bar. Consulting with veterinarians in Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee, he uses a practical and business focused approach to answering questions on compliance with legal requirements of the veterinary profession, client disputes, and business law. Don’s lighthearted examples from two decades in law and a decade running a practice help the time fly with easily remembered examples, like the 99% wolf/1% dog client, the possum‐cat, and the chihuahua divorce. Don’s spare time is spent in the field with his two Italian Spinoni and providing meals for horse riding events. He authors the blog “BetterVet Practices” at Bettervet.org.

Mark your calendar! Registration coming soon!

Wednesday, October 5, 2022
6:00 pm – 7:40 pm

Topic: Domestic Animal Laws in Georgia (LEAP CE)

This course will discuss:

• Ownership of Domestic Animals (dogs)
• Care and control of Dogs
• Lost and Found Dogs
• Duty to treat (client, non-client and hybrid)
• Dog Bites
• Disposal, Burial and Trusts
• Animal Cruelty
• Assistance Dogs
• Liability for harm caused to and by Dogs.

Speaker: Don Riddick, Esq.

Don Riddick is an attorney, practice owner, and former LVT. He’s published numerous articles on veterinary law, and is the former secretary of the Animal Law Section of the Georgia Bar. Consulting with veterinarians in Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee, he uses a practical and business focused approach to answering questions on compliance with legal requirements of the veterinary profession, client disputes, and business law. Don’s lighthearted examples from two decades in law and a decade running a practice help the time fly with easily remembered examples, like the 99% wolf/1% dog client, the possum‐cat, and the chihuahua divorce. Don’s spare time is spent in the field with his two Italian Spinoni and providing meals for horse riding events. He authors the blog “BetterVet Practices” at Bettervet.org.

Mark your calendar! Registration Coming Soon!

Sunday, October 9, 2022
1:00 pm – 2:40 pm

Topic: Scope of Practice (LEAP CE)

This course will discuss the legal responsibilities of a Georgia-licensed veterinarian and what is legal and illegal for registered veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants.

Speaker: Don Riddick, Esq.

Don Riddick is an attorney, practice owner, and former LVT. He’s published numerous articles on veterinary law, and is the former secretary of the Animal Law Section of the Georgia Bar. Consulting with veterinarians in Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee, he uses a practical and business focused approach to answering questions on compliance with legal requirements of the veterinary profession, client disputes, and business law. Don’s lighthearted examples from two decades in law and a decade running a practice help the time fly with easily remembered examples, like the 99% wolf/1% dog client, the possum‐cat, and the chihuahua divorce. Don’s spare time is spent in the field with his two Italian Spinoni and providing meals for horse riding events. He authors the blog “BetterVet Practices” at Bettervet.org.

Mark your calendar! Registration coming soon!

VetSouth Fall Conference
October 21 – 23, 2022

Location:
The Hotel at Avalon
9000 Avalon Blvd.
Alpharetta, GA 30009
(678) 722-3600

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!    MORE INFO COMING SOON

Practice Management Workshop

Sunday, December 4, 2022

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

The GVMA is partnering with the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association to bring you the 2022 Regional CE Program.

Practice Managers are able to earn up to 6 CEU’s of VHMA CVPM Qualified CE. Veterinarians and Technicians may earn up to 6 non-medical CE credits.

Save the Date: More info coming soon!

Sunday, December 11, 2022
1:00 pm – 2:40 pm

Topic: Georgia Veterinary Practice Act (LEAP CE)

This session will go over the basic elements of the practice act, including establishing the veterinarian-client-patient relationship, record and advertising requirements, the standard of professional care, facility and posting requirements, and new changes and cases related to veterinary care. The session is interactive, with audience engagement and real life examples of how to comply and some cases where veterinarians did not. At the end of this session you should feel comfortable with the basic requirements and changes to the GVPA.

Speaker: Don Riddick, Esq.

Don Riddick is an attorney, practice owner, and former LVT. He’s published numerous articles on veterinary law, and is the former secretary of the Animal Law Section of the Georgia Bar. Consulting with veterinarians in Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee, he uses a practical and business focused approach to answering questions on compliance with legal requirements of the veterinary profession, client disputes, and business law. Don’s lighthearted examples from two decades in law and a decade running a practice help the time fly with easily remembered examples, like the 99% wolf/1% dog client, the possum‐cat, and the chihuahua divorce. Don’s spare time is spent in the field with his two Italian Spinoni and providing meals for horse riding events. He authors the blog “BetterVet Practices” at Bettervet.org.

Mark your calendar! Registration coming soon!

Sunday, December 18, 2022
1:00 pm – 2:40 pm

Topic: Domestic Animal Laws in Georgia (LEAP CE)

This course will discuss:

• Ownership of Domestic Animals (dogs)
• Care and control of Dogs
• Lost and Found Dogs
• Duty to treat (client, non-client and hybrid)
• Dog Bites
• Disposal, Burial and Trusts
• Animal Cruelty
• Assistance Dogs
• Liability for harm caused to and by Dogs.

Speaker: Don Riddick, Esq.

Don Riddick is an attorney, practice owner, and former LVT. He’s published numerous articles on veterinary law, and is the former secretary of the Animal Law Section of the Georgia Bar. Consulting with veterinarians in Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee, he uses a practical and business focused approach to answering questions on compliance with legal requirements of the veterinary profession, client disputes, and business law. Don’s lighthearted examples from two decades in law and a decade running a practice help the time fly with easily remembered examples, like the 99% wolf/1% dog client, the possum‐cat, and the chihuahua divorce. Don’s spare time is spent in the field with his two Italian Spinoni and providing meals for horse riding events. He authors the blog “BetterVet Practices” at Bettervet.org.

Mark your calendar! Registration Coming Soon!

Wednesday, December 21, 2022
6:00 pm – 7:40 pm

Topic: Legalities & Standards of Compounding (LEAP CE)

Speaker: Dr. Heather Lindell Tally

Mark your calendar! Registration coming soon!

VetSouth Fall Conference
October 20 – 22, 2023

Location:
The Hotel at Avalon
9000 Avalon Blvd.
Alpharetta, GA 30009
(678) 722-3600

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!    MORE INFO COMING SOON

VetSouth Fall Conference
October 18 – 20, 2024

Location:
The Hotel at Avalon
9000 Avalon Blvd.
Alpharetta, GA 30009
(678) 722-3600

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VetSouth Fall Conference
October 17 – 19, 2025

Location:
The Hotel at Avalon
9000 Avalon Blvd.
Alpharetta, GA 30009
(678) 722-3600

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!    MORE INFO COMING SOON