Short Answer: Veterinarians must obtain two (2) hours of LEAP CE per renewal period. Veterinary Technicians must obtain one (1) hour of LEAP CE per renewal period.

For Veterinarians: In accordance with Rule 700-7-.03 (a)1(i), “Of the thirty (30) hours required, two (2) per renewal period must be acquired in Georgia laws, rules and professionalism, which may be acquired in person or by live, interactive webinars that include measures to ensure active participation throughout the course. Georgia licensees who do not practice in the State of Georgia are not required to meet the two (2) hour requirement in Georgia laws, rules and professionalism.”

For Veterinary Technicians: In accordance with Rule 700-7-.04 (a)1, “Of the ten (10) hours required, one (1) per renewal period must be acquired in Georgia laws, rules and professionalism. Georgia licensees who do not practice in the State of Georgia are not required to meet the one (1) hour requirement in Georgia laws, rules and professionalism.”

In accordance with Rule 700-7-.03 (a)1(i), “Of the thirty (30) hours required, two (2) per renewal period must be acquired in Georgia laws, rules and professionalism, which may be acquired in person or by live, interactive webinars that include measures to ensure active participation throughout the course. Georgia licensees who do not practice in the State of Georgia are not required to meet the two (2) hour requirement in Georgia laws, rules and professionalism”.

Short Answer: Attend the GVMA LEAP CE offerings. The GVMA works directly with the Georgia State Board of Veterinary Medicine to create board-approved CE for all GVMA LEAP CE programs. We only open our events up for registration once they have received approval by the GA State Board of Veterinary Medicine.

If you are uncertain whether the CE you obtained from non-GVMA events meets the requirements, contact the Georgia State Board of Veterinary Medicine at 1-844-753-7825.

Short Answer: No, you don’t.
According to Rule 700-7-.03(a)1(i) “Georgia licensees who do not practice in the State of Georgia are not required to meet the two (2) hour requirement in Georgia laws, rules and professionalism”

The GVMA is the largest provider of CE approved to fulfill Georgia laws, rules and professionalism requirements throughout the state of Georgia. More LEAP CE events will be made available during license renewal years (even years).

GVMA Premier Members

• GVMA Premier Members receive one free 2-hour LEAP registration per person.

GVMA Individual Members

• In-person LEAP: The GVMA offers free registration for 2 hours of in-person LEAP at physical meetings where GVMA LEAP CE is offered to ALL GVMA Members. Limit—one free registration per person.
• Live-Webinar LEAP: GVMA Individual members – $50 for a Live LEAP CE webinar. The first 3 LEAP webinars of each year will be free to ALL GVMA Members.

NON-MEMBERS

• Non-GVMA Members are offered LEAP CE at the rate of $300 per person.
• Veterinary Technicians with a GVMA Individual Member in the practice may contact our office to receive a 50% discount on registration.