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01 Mar

Posted at 09:44h in Practice Management
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Immediate, Direct, and Indirect Supervision: Why It Matters Our environment in the veterinary industry can be very fluid, with veterinarians often supervising several different situations simultaneously. Understanding the differences between the types of supervision for your licensed technicians and recognizing they do not apply in the same manner to your veterinary assistants helps protect your and your technicians’ licenses which will build trust and support among your team. Rule 700-151-.01 Immediate SupervisionImmediate Supervision means that the duly licensed veterinarian is in audible and visual range of the animal patient and the person...

01 Mar

Posted at 09:00h in Wellness
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View Employee Newsletter (MARCH 2023) View Supervisor Newsletter (MARCH 2023) Complimentary Online Seminar Healthy Boundaries For the good of your mental wellbeingSetting boundaries is good for you and those around you. When you explain what you are okay with and are not okay with, people will understand your limits. Available on demand starting March 21 through the GVMA Compass. ACCESS THE GVMA Compass, A Member assistance PROGRAM ...

01 Mar

Posted at 08:00h in Wellness
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GEORGIA EDITION  •  Newsletter  •  Issue 3, 2023 Dear Subscriber: Here is the latest update from the Veterinary Wellbeing Alliance, with curated content to help veterinary professionals focus on their wellbeing. Subscribers receive this resource in addition to complimentary access to Listeners On Call. If you have questions or comments on the newsletter, the service from Listeners On Call, or the Veterinary Wellbeing Alliance, you may contact Dr. Keri Riddick, Executive Director of the Georgia VMA, at keri@gvma.net, or Adrian Hochstadt, VMAE CEO, at adrianhochstadt@vmae.org. To view a video on the Veterinary Wellbeing Alliance,...

20 Feb

Posted at 10:10h in Animal Health, Continuing Education, Practice Management
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Radiation & Laser Safety Where radiation diagnostics and treatments are performed, inspectors validate the following points: Equipment receives regular maintenanceRadiation areas labeled clearly: three-blade, radiation caution symbol (magenta or purple on a yellow background) and “CAUTION RADIATION AREA” posted in all radiation areasAll exposed team members have dosimetry badges, with exposure measurements reported to employees at least once annuallyAppropriate protective equipment is used — lead gloves and aprons are required; thyroid protection is recommended but not requiredWritten safety policies, operating instructions, and training programs are provided OSHA Safety and Health Topics - Radiation overview...

15 Feb

Posted at 14:16h in Continuing Education
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Dental Disease of Camelids Written by David E. Anderson, DVM, MS, DACVS College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee   Abscesses around the head and neck increasingly are recognized in South American Camelids residing on farms in North America. Although many abscesses are confined to the soft tissues, some originate from the mandibular or maxillary bones. Mandibular and maxillary bone infections may be caused by trauma (e.g. resulting in bone sequestra), infection of a tooth, or hematogenous spread of bacteria (e.g. mandibular osteomyelitis). The Veterinary Teaching hospital at Ohio State University admits 900 to...

09 Feb

Posted at 12:56h in Animal Health
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Authored by Lynne M. Seibert, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVB, Veterinary Behavior Consultants LLC Excerpt from the Georgia Veterinarian Magazine, Summer 2020 Edition It has been reported for household inter-dog aggression that the instigator of aggression is often either the younger dog, or the newer addition to the household.1 The same study found that fights most often occurred between dogs of the same sex. A more recent study also noted a high frequency of household inter-dog aggression cases [79%] involved same-sex pairs.2 CLASSIFICATION. Classification of aggression can vary. Aggression is often classified according to...

03 Feb

Posted at 12:57h in Animal Health, Practice Management
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Are you prepared for Dentistry Month? Email communications can be one of the most valuable marketing channels with your clients. During the ever-busy Dental Month, we want you to be able to focus on your practice, so we created an email template for you to quickly and easily get the word out to clients. Simply copy and paste the email template into your communication manager, and download the email banners for eye-catching graphics! Download banner - canine download banner - feline Dear *CLIENT'S FIRST NAME*, Just like us humans, *PET NAME* benefits from regular dental...

02 Feb

Posted at 11:30h in GVMA News
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Meet Dr. Marcus Webster, Associate State Veterinarian Q: What is your role in veterinary medicine? Dr. Webster: "Currently I serve as Associate State Veterinarian for the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) as well as a small-animal relief clinician on weekends. As Associate State Veterinarian I act as the One Health Liaison for the GDA to other human and animal health departments and agencies, perform and provide guidance for reportable animal disease surveillance, and support aquatic livestock health on a state level. Earlier in my career I served as a federal public...

01 Feb

Posted at 08:00h in Wellness
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GEORGIA EDITION  •  Newsletter  •  Issue 2, 2023 Dear Subscriber: Here is the latest update from the Veterinary Wellbeing Alliance, with curated content to help veterinary professionals focus on their wellbeing. Subscribers receive this resource in addition to complimentary access to Listeners On Call. If you have questions or comments on the newsletter, the service from Listeners On Call, or the Veterinary Wellbeing Alliance, you may contact Dr. Keri Riddick, CEO of Georgia VMA, at keri@gvma.net, or Adrian Hochstadt, VMAE CEO, at adrianhochstadt@vmae.org. To view a video on the Veterinary Wellbeing Alliance, click here. Navigating...

01 Feb

Posted at 08:00h in Wellness
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View Employee Newsletter (FEBRuary 2023) View Supervisor Newsletter (FEBRUARY 2023) Complimentary Online Seminar Tackling Loneliness Loneliness is the feeling we get when our need for rewarding social contact and relationships has not been met. In this session we will learn practical steps to overcome loneliness and build connections. Available on demand starting February 21 through the GVMA Compass. ACCESS THE GVMA Compass, A Member assistance PROGRAM ...

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