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Navigating the VCPR: Do’s and Don’ts for Compliance

Often the veterinary client patient relationship (VCPR) is mentioned as a requirement to provide care for an animal or a group of animals. What...

August 21, 2024

Veterinary Client Patient Relationship: VCPR

Veterinary Client Patient Relationship (VCPR) Adapted from the GVMA Regulatory Handbook  The VCPR is the backbone for the legal and ethical responsibilities of a...

August 12, 2024

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...

FDA GFI #256: Compounding Animal Drugs from Bulk Drug Substances

Compounding guidance is tightening up. Even though the FDA will not come into veterinary hospitals, ordering compounded substances may become more challenging. How will...

March 30, 2023

RULES & REGS CHANGES IN JANUARY 2023

Updated Rules Released by Georgia State Board of Vet Med Check out our breakdown of new or amended rules in affect as of 12/29/2022:...

January 1, 2023

Update On CE Requirements From the GA State Board of Vet Med

Per the Georgia State Board of Veterinary Medicine: “Board Rule 700‐7‐0.3‐.03. Emergency Rule on Continuing Veterinary Education, which was adopted due to the Public...

Emergency Rules Expired

Emergency Rules Have Expired The emergency rule, issued during the COVID-19 Pandemic, allowing for an 18-month VCPR has expired. Please note that the Final...

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