GVMA Calendar of Events

Saturday – Sunday, October 1-2, 2022

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

Attend Pharmacology, Infectious Disease or BOTH for up to 14 hours of CE!

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.

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 Veterinary Conference
October 21 – 23, 2022
21 CE Hours

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

Discounted rate of $149 available until Sept 23! Book before our block is full!

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Date:  Sunday, October 23, 2022

Time:  9 AM – 3 PM (Appointment Required)

Location:
The Hotel at Avalon
9000 Avalon Blvd
Alpharetta, GA 30009

Need Your Rabies Titer Checked?
You can take care of that while you’re at VetSouth! The cost is $50 for GVMA Premier Members, $75 for Individual Members and $100 for non-members. The GVMA will email your results directly to you from Atlanta Health Associates and appointments will only take 5 minutes of your time. If you would like other personnel at your clinic to be checked, they don’t have to be registered for VetSouth to sign up for an appointment. Help us spread the word!

This event is open to anyone wishing to receive their Rabies Titer Test (by appointment only). Book below!

Saturday, November 5, 2022
7:30 am – 3:10 pm
6 Medical CE Hours + 2 LEAP CE

Instructor: Theresa E. Pancotto, DVM, MS, DACVIM(N), CCRP

LEAP CE Topic: Animal Cruelty Cases: Vet & Vet Tech Roles and What to Know Outside of Medicine, Avoiding Liability with Claudine Wilkins, Esq.

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

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

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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

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