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30 Jan

Posted at 16:00h in Continuing Education
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February 7th, 2024 12-1 PM EST (1 CE Hour) Proudly sponsored by the Stanton Foundation Hypoadrenocorticism can be challenging to recognize, and the disease is often misdiagnosed early in the course.  Furthermore, treatment can be frustrating for clients due to drug costs and the need for frequent monitoring.  The primary objectives of this lecture are to:  Recognize the clinical and laboratory features of Addison’s disease, including the “non-classic” signs of glucocorticoid deficiency. Learn strategies to mitigate treatments costs and the need for frequent monitoring About the Instructor Dr. Daniel Langlois is an associate professor at the Michigan...

15 Jan

Posted at 09:20h in Continuing Education
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January 31st, 2024 6 PM-8 PM EST (2 CE Hours) Proudly sponsored by the Stanton Foundation Critical tools for better success including one test that will dramatically change patient outcome, their quality of life and yours! Skin and ear disease represent a huge portion of presenting complaints for patients presented to a small animal practice. As illustrated by pet insurance companies each year, often 3 of the top 5 claims submitted fall under a dermatology category. It is critical that veterinarians have a comfortable grasp on how to approach skin and ear disease in...

09 Jan

Posted at 10:14h in Practice Management, Veterinary Careers, Wellness
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Seasonal Affective Disorder What is seasonal affective disorder? Many people go through short periods of time where they feel sad or not like their usual selves. Sometimes, these mood changes begin and end when the seasons change. People may start to feel "down" when the days get shorter in the fall and winter (also called "winter blues") and begin to feel better in the spring, with longer daylight hours. In some cases, these mood changes are more serious and can affect how a person feels, thinks, and handles daily activities. If you have...

09 Jan

Posted at 09:20h in Continuing Education, Practice Management, Veterinary Careers, Wellness
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While we all know that being a veterinarian is incredibly rewarding, the transition into practice can be daunting. That’s why we are excited to be collaborating with MentorVet to provide you with extra support in the transition to practice. This program is designed to help you achieve your full potential by delivering peer support, coaching, education, and mentorship. With MentorVet Leap, you'll have access to the tools and resources you need to succeed and become the best veterinarian you can be. Apply here As a member benefit of GVMA, we are excited to...

03 Jan

Posted at 17:00h in Wellness
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View Employee Newsletter (January 2024) View Supervisor Newsletter (january 2024) Complimentary Online Seminar through the Member Assistance Program Money Matters - Navigating Emotions for Financial Wellbeing Change is inevitable, so it may be beneficial to learn how to embrace it. In this session, we will learn how to make a change for the better and learn pratical tips on how to embrace the discomfort of change. Available on demand starting January 20th through the GVMA Compass. Access this seminar ACCESS THE GVMA Compass, A Member assistance PROGRAM ...

03 Jan

Posted at 11:09h in Member Resources, Practice Management, Wellness
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Cost-of-Living Help Due to events over the past few years, costs have increased significantly worldwide. This includes energy and fuel prices, food and living costs, travel, and others. The resources offered here are intended to help people budget for these increased costs and avoid unnecessary stress: Forbes —"Recession Or Soft Landing: What's Next for the U.S. Economy?"NPR —"Could the U.S. still see a recession? We got big clues this week on where it's headed"Reuters —"JPMorgan raises US economic growth estimate, no longer expects 2023 recession"U.S. Bank—"Is the economy at risk of a...

03 Jan

Posted at 10:54h in Animal Health, Pet Owners
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Airline Policies When we talk about air travel regulations, there are federal, state, and airline regulations. The federal regulations set minimum standards for domestic travel, whereas state regulations oversee entry into their individual jurisdiction. Airlines must meet these minimum standards and will often create their own policies that are more stringent than federal and state regulations. Ahead of travel, owners should research the minimum age requirements for travel for their chosen airline. "USDA Animal Welfare Act Regulations mandate the minimum age requirements for air travel via cargo is eight weeks of age...

01 Jan

Posted at 01:00h in GVMA News, Practice Management
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Premium Benefits - Extreme Discounts – No Limitations GVMA Premier Membership gives your entire staff GVMA benefits and discounts. Even better, it costs absolutely nothing to add your technicians, assistants and office staff to the membership, with no limitations. Premier Membership includes: The best prices available on our VetSouth Fall Conference & all other GVMA CE (plus no late registration fees) $140 discount per veterinary assistant on the Certified Veterinary Assistant Program Free, anonymous access to the GVMA Compass, an Employee Assistance Program for your entire team. Free LEAP CE for all doctors and Technicians at...

28 Dec

Posted at 17:59h in Continuing Education, Wellness
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Wednesday, January 24 - February 28, 2024 6-week webinar series every Wednesday @ 7 - 8:00 pm EST Veterinary Mindfulness and Resilience Training Webinar Series Provides 6 CE Credit HoursLed by Laura Smallwood, DVM, DACVIM-SAIM, RYT-200 The Course provides experiential training in mindfulness with an emphasis on applying what is learned to coping with and recovering from stressful experiences in the workplace. Training Structure: Participants meet weekly for one hour for a total of six sessions. In each session, participants will be introduced to a formal mindfulness practice. Practices taught include body scan meditation, sitting meditation, walking...

27 Dec

Posted at 11:31h in GVMA News, Member Resources, Wellness
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Before Giving to a Charity If you're considering a request for a donation to a charity, do some research before you give. By finding out as much as you can about the charity, you can avoid fraudsters who try to take advantage of your generosity. Here are tips to help make sure your charitable contributions are put to good use. Signs of a Charity Scam These days, charities and fundraisers (groups that solicit funds on behalf of organizations) use the phone, face-to-face contact, e-mail, the Internet (including social networking sites), and mobile devices to solicit...

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