GVMA Calendar of Events

Sunday, January 23, 2022
8:00 am – 3:20 pm

Topic: Exotics CE (7 CE Hrs)

Speaker: Cheryl Greenacre, DVM, DABVP

Location:
Macon Marriott City Center
240 Coliseum Drive, Macon, Georgia 31217

Sunday, January 23, 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.

Wednesday, January 26, 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.
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Wednesday, February 16, 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.

The fourth webinar in this series:

Thursday, February 17, 2022
2:30 – 3:30 pm EST

1 CE Credit Hour (General Credit)

Dr. Lisa Greenhill on the case for diversity in practice

More info coming soon!

Saturday, February 19, 2022
7:30 am – 2:10 pm

Topic: Emergency & Critical Care CE (5 hrs) & LEAP CE (2 hrs)

Speaker: Christine Rutter, DVM, DACVECC

+ LEAP CE covering Domestic Animal Laws with Don Riddick, Esq.

Location:
South Atlanta Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center
1090 Hwy 54 E, Fayetteville, GA 30214

The fourth webinar in this series:

Thursday, March 17, 2022
2:30 – 3:30 pm EST

1 CE Credit Hour (General Credit)

Josh Vaisman on finding enjoyment in your work

More info coming soon!

Emerald Coast Veterinary Conference
June 1 – 5, 2022

Location:
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
9300 Emerald Coast Pkwy W
Miramar Beach, FL 32550

Presented to you in partnership with the Alabama Veterinary Medical Association.

VetSouth Fall Conference
October 21 – 23, 2022

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

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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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