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27 Jan

Posted at 16:29h in Wellness
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In the struggle of substance addiction, acknowledging the problem is a difficult but necessary step. If you have experienced negative outcomes as consequences of your relationship with substance use, it may be time to perform further self-assessment and seek help. If you, a family member or someone you know is experiencing a substance use disorder resources are available: Georgia Collaborative Administrative Services Organization (ASO) This organization works with Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities’ (DBHDD) network of more than 600 providers, the Georgia Collaborative ASO facilitates the delivery of whole-health,...

27 Jan

Posted at 15:55h in Wellness
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If you are struggling with substance abuse, please be encouraged…there is hope and you are not alone.  Over 20 million Americans struggle with a substance use disorder (shatterproof.org).  Substance use disorder is a chronic illness with viable and successful treatments available. Treatment modalities vary from outpatient care to residential and hospital inpatient care.  Not every person requires the same treatment plan and a multimodal approach may be recommended, including withdrawal management, counseling and behavioral therapy, mental health monitoring, and mental health treatment.  Unfortunately, very few people who struggle with a substance...

27 Jan

Posted at 14:58h in Wellness
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Are you unsure if you or a loved one are in need help with a substance use disorder? The following links provide assessment tools to help you self-identify.  These assessments only take 5 to 10 minutes to complete, are anonymous, and can be used for personal assessment or for the assessment of a loved one.  While neither of these tools are able to provide a diagnosis, they are available to help you determine if there is a need to seek medical treatment.  These resources additionally can help locate treatment providers...

27 Jan

Posted at 14:23h in Wellness
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What is “Substance Use Disorder”? Substance use disorder is defined as the continued use of a substance despite harmful consequence and is the recognized diagnostic term applied to substance use addiction disorders according to the Fifth Edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) published in 2013. This terminology represents a shift from the use of terms such as “abuse” and “dependence” and recognizes addiction as a complex chronic condition that may manifest as mild, moderate, or severe.   What causes substance use disorder? Long thought to be the consequence...

26 Jan

Posted at 15:04h in Advocacy, Animal Health, Foundation, GVMA News, Uncategorized
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(AVAILABLE ONLY FOR GVMA MEMBERS) Dear GVMA member, The GVMA and GVMA Foundation would like to thank the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) for working with the GVMA Foundation again to allow private practitioners to utilize funds from the spay / neuter grant program. Because veterinarians cannot apply individually, the GVMA Foundation will apply for a large grant and will distribute those funds to all participating members. As in the past, GVMA members may apply for those funds to pay for or subsidize sterilization procedures for clients. The GVMA Foundation requires on your...

20 Jan

Posted at 17:30h in Continuing Education
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Provides 5 Medical CE Credits & 2 LEAP CE CreditsEmergency & Critical Care CESaturday, February 19, 20227:30 am - 2:10 pm + LEAP CE covering Domestic Animal Laws with Don Riddick, Esq. MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR Christine Rutter, DVM, DACVECC Dr. Christine Rutter is originally from Biloxi, Mississippi and received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Mississippi State University. She was a general practitioner before pursuing an ECC internship in Louisville, Kentucky. She completed an ECC residency at Tufts University and worked in private specialty practice for six years in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She is currently...

04 Jan

Posted at 15:19h in Uncategorized, Veterinary Careers
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Are you searching for better qualified candidates? Have you been on the hunt for a rewarding job? Stop your search and join the FREE Veterinary Virtual Career Fair instead! Thursday, January 20, 2022, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. EDT Join the Veterinary Virtual Career Fair, Thursday, January 20, 2022, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. EDT! This innovative career fair allows you to purchase a virtual booth and showcase your company to qualified veterinary candidates. Our virtual booth packages boast amenities like: Unlimited job postings in your event booth.Unlimited connecting and chatting with candidates live.An employer profile page showcasing your organization's unique...

01 Jan

Posted at 09:00h in Continuing Education, GVMA News, Practice Management
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Each veterinarian licensed to practice in the State of Georgia must obtain 30 hours of State Board approved continuing education every two years for license renewal. All veterinarians must renew their license through the Professional Licensing Board at the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office by December 31, 2022. What you will need to complete your renewal: YOUR SECRETARY OF STATE WEBSITE LOGIN INFO (you can ask the website to send you your password and login here: https://secure.sos.state.ga.us/mylicense/Login.aspx?process=ren) RENEWAL FEE ($200 for DVM / $70 for Vet Techs / $20 for faculty licenses) –...

28 Dec

Posted at 18:09h in Uncategorized
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DOMESTIC ANIMAL LAWS IN GEORGIA Provides 2 LEAP CE Credit Hours via Zoom Webinar (Approved by the GA State Board of Vet Med)Wednesday, February 16, 20226 - 7:40 pm Register Now This session will cover Domestic Animal Laws in Georgia including: Ownership of Domestic Animals (dogs) Care and control of Dogs Lost and Found Dogs Duty to treat (client, non-client and hybrid) Dog Bites Disposal, Burial and Trusts Animal Cruelty Assistance Dogs Liability for harm caused to and by Dogs. If you can't attend this webianr, stay tuned for further announcements on upcoming dates. You can also view our Calendar here. GVMA LEAP...

28 Dec

Posted at 16:52h in Continuing Education, Practice Management
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Georgia Veterinary Practice Act Provides 2 LEAP CE Credit Hours via Zoom Webinar (Approved by the GA State Board of Vet Med)Saturday, February 19, 202212:30 - 2:10 pm Register Now This session will go over the basic elements of the GA Veterinary Practice Act, including: Establishing the veterinarian - client- patient relationship record and advertising requirements the standard of professional care facility and posting requirements new changes and cases related to veterinary care The session is interactive, with audience engagement and real life examples of how to comply and some cases where veterinarians did not. At the end of...

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