Category: GVMA News

Beginning July 1st – Licensed Veterinary Technicians Can Administer Rabies Vaccinations to Dogs and Cats

HB 1408 Signed: What This Means for Georgia Veterinary Practices Governor Kemp has signed HB 1408, updating Georgia’s Veterinary Practice Act to allow licensed...

June 30, 2026

Attention: New Amended Board Rules on Unprofessional Conduct Now in Effect

The Georgia State Board of Veterinary Medicine has amended Rule 700-8, Unprofessional Conduct. The highlighted text below reflects amendments to Rule 700-8-.01(1)(c) and does...

June 24, 2026

GVMA Legal Assist: Veterinary Legal Consultation Benefit

INTRODUCING A NEW GVMA MEMBER BENEFIT GVMA Legal Assist for Veterinary Professionals, in partnership with VetLaws Veterinary professionals regularly face legal questions that affect...

June 4, 2026

Recent Court Rulings Don’t Upend Our Telemedicine Laws or Break the VCPR 

If you’ve been keeping up with veterinary news lately, you might have seen an article published by the AVMA discussing two recent court cases—Chiles...

May 20, 2026

South Georgia Wildfires: Resources and Response for Veterinary Members

Last updated: April 29, 2026 Veterinary teams across Georgia are doing what they always do in a crisis: showing up for animals, clients, and...

April 29, 2026

Explore the New GVMA Member Store

Our new Member Store makes it easier for GVMA members to access valuable resources in one convenient place. After signing in, members can browse and download...

April 21, 2026

Your Voice Matters: Upcoming Public Hearing on New Veterinary Rules

The Georgia State Board of Veterinary Medicine has proposed significant amendments to the rules governing our profession. These changes will impact everything from how...

March 11, 2026

Georgia Legislative Updates: Spring 2026

This update highlights significant wins for practice efficiency, including the progress of bills that expand the role of veterinary technicians and modernize telehealth regulations....

A Letter to Our Members

The Georgia Veterinary Medical Association remains committed to supporting you - through advocacy, continuing education, wellbeing resources, and a culture rooted in professionalism and...

March 3, 2026

Georgia Veterinarians Leading on the National and Global Stage

The Georgia Veterinary Medical Association (GVMA) is exceptionally proud to announce two remarkable achievements that highlight the caliber of veterinary leadership within our state....

February 21, 2026