Webinars

Wednesday, August 10, 2022
6:00 pm – 7:40 pm

Topic: DEA & Controlled Substance Regulations
Abuse of controlled substances extends across all segments of society, including veterinarians and their staff members. The behavior of health care professionals is a reflection of the general behavior of society. Licensed health care providers and their staff members incur a somewhat greater abuse liability than the general population because of their legal access to controlled substances. It is appropriate to protect yourself and your coworkers by developing and maintaining a carefully designed system of security and accountability for controlled substances in your practice.
Speaker: Dr. Heather Lindell Tally

Free to GVMA Members, $250 for non-members.

Thursday, August 18, 2022
6:00 pm – 7:40 pm

Topic: Georgia Veterinary Practice Act (LEAP CE)

This session will go over the basic elements of the practice act, including establishing the veterinarian-client-patient relationship, record and advertising requirements, the standard of professional care, facility and posting requirements, and 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 this session you should feel comfortable with the basic requirements and changes to the GVPA.

Speaker: Don Riddick, Esq.

Don Riddick is an attorney, practice owner, and former LVT. He’s published numerous articles on veterinary law, and is the former secretary of the Animal Law Section of the Georgia Bar. Consulting with veterinarians in Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee, he uses a practical and business focused approach to answering questions on compliance with legal requirements of the veterinary profession, client disputes, and business law. Don’s lighthearted examples from two decades in law and a decade running a practice help the time fly with easily remembered examples, like the 99% wolf/1% dog client, the possum‐cat, and the chihuahua divorce. Don’s spare time is spent in the field with his two Italian Spinoni and providing meals for horse riding events. He authors the blog “BetterVet Practices” at Bettervet.org.

Free to GVMA Members, $250 for non-members.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Workshop for the Veterinary Professional
Hosted by the GVMA Wellness Committee

What to Expect: Creating equitable and inclusive communities is of the utmost importance in todays veterinary profession. Those who impact the built environment must commit to internal and external processes to ensure equity and inclusion on an ongoing basis. This virtual workshop will consist of teaching sessions and small breakouts which will have a facilitator to help guide discussion around the concepts in DEI and ways to take action.

Please join us via Zoom
Saturday, September 17, 2022
9:00am to 3:35pm
CE Credit Hours: 4.6

Wednesday, October 5, 2022
6:00 pm – 7:40 pm

Topic: Domestic Animal Laws in Georgia (LEAP CE)

This course will discuss:

• 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.

Speaker: Don Riddick, Esq.

Don Riddick is an attorney, practice owner, and former LVT. He’s published numerous articles on veterinary law, and is the former secretary of the Animal Law Section of the Georgia Bar. Consulting with veterinarians in Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee, he uses a practical and business focused approach to answering questions on compliance with legal requirements of the veterinary profession, client disputes, and business law. Don’s lighthearted examples from two decades in law and a decade running a practice help the time fly with easily remembered examples, like the 99% wolf/1% dog client, the possum‐cat, and the chihuahua divorce. Don’s spare time is spent in the field with his two Italian Spinoni and providing meals for horse riding events. He authors the blog “BetterVet Practices” at Bettervet.org.

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Sunday, October 9, 2022
1:00 pm – 2:40 pm

Topic: Scope of Practice (LEAP CE)

This course will discuss the legal responsibilities of a Georgia-licensed veterinarian and what is legal and illegal for registered veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants.

Speaker: Don Riddick, Esq.

Don Riddick is an attorney, practice owner, and former LVT. He’s published numerous articles on veterinary law, and is the former secretary of the Animal Law Section of the Georgia Bar. Consulting with veterinarians in Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee, he uses a practical and business focused approach to answering questions on compliance with legal requirements of the veterinary profession, client disputes, and business law. Don’s lighthearted examples from two decades in law and a decade running a practice help the time fly with easily remembered examples, like the 99% wolf/1% dog client, the possum‐cat, and the chihuahua divorce. Don’s spare time is spent in the field with his two Italian Spinoni and providing meals for horse riding events. He authors the blog “BetterVet Practices” at Bettervet.org.

Mark your calendar! Registration coming soon!

Sunday, December 11, 2022
1:00 pm – 2:40 pm

Topic: Georgia Veterinary Practice Act (LEAP CE)

This session will go over the basic elements of the practice act, including establishing the veterinarian-client-patient relationship, record and advertising requirements, the standard of professional care, facility and posting requirements, and 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 this session you should feel comfortable with the basic requirements and changes to the GVPA.

Speaker: Don Riddick, Esq.

Don Riddick is an attorney, practice owner, and former LVT. He’s published numerous articles on veterinary law, and is the former secretary of the Animal Law Section of the Georgia Bar. Consulting with veterinarians in Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee, he uses a practical and business focused approach to answering questions on compliance with legal requirements of the veterinary profession, client disputes, and business law. Don’s lighthearted examples from two decades in law and a decade running a practice help the time fly with easily remembered examples, like the 99% wolf/1% dog client, the possum‐cat, and the chihuahua divorce. Don’s spare time is spent in the field with his two Italian Spinoni and providing meals for horse riding events. He authors the blog “BetterVet Practices” at Bettervet.org.

Mark your calendar! Registration coming soon!

Sunday, December 18, 2022
1:00 pm – 2:40 pm

Topic: Domestic Animal Laws in Georgia (LEAP CE)

This course will discuss:

• 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.

Speaker: Don Riddick, Esq.

Don Riddick is an attorney, practice owner, and former LVT. He’s published numerous articles on veterinary law, and is the former secretary of the Animal Law Section of the Georgia Bar. Consulting with veterinarians in Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee, he uses a practical and business focused approach to answering questions on compliance with legal requirements of the veterinary profession, client disputes, and business law. Don’s lighthearted examples from two decades in law and a decade running a practice help the time fly with easily remembered examples, like the 99% wolf/1% dog client, the possum‐cat, and the chihuahua divorce. Don’s spare time is spent in the field with his two Italian Spinoni and providing meals for horse riding events. He authors the blog “BetterVet Practices” at Bettervet.org.

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022
6:00 pm – 7:40 pm

Topic: Legalities & Standards of Compounding (LEAP CE)

Speaker: Dr. Heather Lindell Tally

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