Advocacy

Advocacy

Category: Advocacy

What Advocacy Really Means

Thank you to Dr. Jill Lancaster for helping us put this together and her continued commitment to advocating for the Georgia veterinary community. “Advocacy“:...

February 9, 2024

V.I.T.A.L. Updates: Georgia Senate Bill 410

Staying ahead of legislative developments is crucial. At GVMA, our commitment to our members extends beyond professional growth – it encompasses a vigilant advocacy...

The Importance of Title Protection

The proper use of veterinary technician titles holds significant importance for several reasons. Firstly, it directly influences clients’ perceptions and their communication preferences. Secondly,...

Veterinary Shelter Medicine in Georgia and the Ancillary Role of Private Practitioners

Free Informational Zoom Webinar December 15, 2022, 7:00pm – 8:00pm Purpose: To demonstrate the need to increase the number of shelter medicine vets serving...

December 2, 2022

Update: Compounding Emergency rule is expired

The veterinary emergency dispensing rule created in 2021 to allow a 14-day prescription from an in-clinic stock supply of compounded medication for urgent conditions...

March 4, 2022

SPAY/NEUTER GRANT FUNDS AVAILABLE AGAIN

(AVAILABLE ONLY FOR GVMA MEMBERS) Dear GVMA member, The GVMA and GVMA Foundation would like to thank the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) for...

The GVMA & State Board of Veterinary Medicine are Two Different Organizations? Yes!

What is the GVMA? The GVMA is a membership organization—governed by a Board of Directors with representatives from 12 districts throughout the state. We...

April 8, 2021

Why Should I Be a GVMA Member? We Are Advocating for You!

You probably asked yourself this question this year when you got your invoice for dues renewal (or have asked yourself this question in the...

March 17, 2021

Georgia Pharmacy Board Changes Compounded Medication Rule for Veterinarians

At GVMA’s urging, the Georgia Pharmacy Board has agreed to amend the current emergency rule 480-11-0.47-.11 allowing a veterinarian to dispense office stock of...

March 12, 2021