Thinking About Seeing a Therapist? Here is How to Get Started

There are so many options when it comes to finding a therapist.  You can see a professional in-person of online for virtual sessions, and...

June 14, 2021

Results of the 2020 GVMA Mental Health Survey

If you feel that you are struggling and that the past 15 months have been particularly difficult, you are not alone.  A 2020 mental...

June 14, 2021

Wondering if You Might Benefit from Mental Wellness Support? These Self-Assessment Tools Could be a Good Start.

Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable. Self-assessment tools can be a great way to increase mental health self-awareness as a first step...

June 14, 2021

“I SEE A THERAPIST. AND HERE’S WHY.”

Laura Smallwood, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), RYT-200Chair, GVMA Wellness Committee Earlier this year I started seeing a therapist. It wasn’t my first time. While I...

May 24, 2021

THE HEALING POWER OF PERSPECTIVE

By Dr. Laura Smallwood, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) Chair, GVMA Resilience & Well-Being Committee “We can complain because the rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice...

May 13, 2021

Member Assistance Program- May Update

LENDING A HAND, WHEN YOU NEED IT MOST. May Supervisor Newsletter May Employee Newsletter Monthly Online Seminar:  May 18th  Addressing Anxiety in an Uncertain...

May 6, 2021

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

Why Should I Be a GVMA Member? We Are Advocating for You!

You probably asked yourself this question this year when you got your invoice for dues renewal (or have asked yourself this question in the...

March 17, 2021

Georgia Pharmacy Board Changes Compounded Medication Rule for Veterinarians

At GVMA’s urging, the Georgia Pharmacy Board has agreed to amend the current emergency rule 480-11-0.47-.11 allowing a veterinarian to dispense office stock of...

March 12, 2021

Member Assistance Program March Update

LENDING A HAND, WHEN YOU NEED IT MOST. GVMA Members  – To seek assistance through the EAP, please visit this page. March Supervisor Newsletter...

March 4, 2021