Georgia Veterinary Medical Association - GVMA

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ECVC 2026 registration is closing soon — and trust us, you don't want to miss this one. Five days. Miramar Beach. Top-ti...
05/08/2026

ECVC 2026 registration is closing soon — and trust us, you don't want to miss this one. Five days. Miramar Beach. Top-tier speakers. And Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort as your home base.

Register now at: www.ecvc2026.events.gvma.net

Emerald Coast Veterinary Conference registration is open! Join us in Miramar Beach, FL, from May 27–31, 2026, for an inc...
05/08/2026

Emerald Coast Veterinary Conference registration is open! Join us in Miramar Beach, FL, from May 27–31, 2026, for an incredible opportunity to earn up to 20 CE hours while enjoying the beautiful gulf coast.

Make your stay as relaxing as it is educational by booking at Hotel Effie, part of Marriott's Autograph Collection. Unwind at the rooftop pool and bar, recharge at Spa Lilliana, or relax in private with premium room service.

📍 1 Grand Sandestin Blvd, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
Rooms starting at $299*
Group Code: EC6EC6A

Ready to join us? Register now at www.emeraldcoastvc.com and secure your room today!

Call reservations: (833) 873-3343 -OR- email [email protected].

Veterinary technicians are the backbone of every great practice — and Georgia recognizes that your professional developm...
04/29/2026

Veterinary technicians are the backbone of every great practice — and Georgia recognizes that your professional development matters just as much.

Georgia-licensed vet techs are required to complete 10 hours of Board-approved continuing education per biennium. Within those 10 hours:

1 hour must cover LEAP — Georgia Laws, Rules, and Professionalism — ensuring every licensed tech in the state understands the legal and ethical framework of the profession.

Practicing outside of Georgia? Your LEAP hour is waived.
Whether you're deepening clinical skills, expanding your knowledge in a specialty area, or brushing up on state regulations — your CE hours are an investment in yourself and in the patients you care for every day.

GVMA is here to help you find quality, Board-approved continuing education that fits your schedule and your goals.

Learn more at gvma.net today.

Disclaimer: The information on our social media and website is intended for educational and general knowledge sharing among the veterinary profession only. we always recommend that you check the source material rather than relying solely on any reproduction of statutes and rules.

Staying licensed means staying educated — and in Georgia, that starts with knowing your CE requirements. As a licensed v...
04/27/2026

Staying licensed means staying educated — and in Georgia, that starts with knowing your CE requirements.

As a licensed veterinarian in Georgia, you're required to complete 30 hours of Board-approved continuing education every biennium (your two-year renewal period). Here's how those hours break down: 18 of 30 hours must cover scientific subject matter — think evidence-based medicine, surgery, diagnosis, and treatment protocols.

- 2 of those 30 hours must be dedicated to LEAP — Georgia Laws, Rules, and Professionalism. This requirement keeps Georgia practitioners up to date on the regulatory standards that govern our profession.

- Licensed in Georgia but practicing out of state? The LEAP requirement is waived for you. Continuing education isn't just a checkbox — it's how Georgia's veterinary community stays sharp, ethical, and at the forefront of animal care.

GVMA is your resource for everything CE in Georgia.

Find Board-approved courses, upcoming events, and renewal guidance — all in one place. Visit gvma.net

Disclaimer: The information on our social media and website is intended for educational and general knowledge sharing among the veterinary profession only. we always recommend that you check the source material rather than relying solely on any reproduction of statutes and rules.

Don't miss the Extracapsular CrCL and MPL Workshop — a hands-on lab running Wednesday, May 27 from 8:00 AM–4:00 PM CST. ...
04/23/2026

Don't miss the Extracapsular CrCL and MPL Workshop — a hands-on lab running Wednesday, May 27 from 8:00 AM–4:00 PM CST.

Work directly on cadaveric specimens, master isometric extracapsular techniques for CrCL stabilization, and learn how to confidently address concurrent patella luxation in the same procedure. You'll leave with sharper surgical skills, deeper anatomical knowledge, and real-world techniques you can apply immediately.

Sponsored by Movora. Spots are limited — add this lab in the "Add-Ons" section when you register!

Every year, we find the best speakers in veterinary medicine. Then we invite them to the beach. 🌴ECVC 2026 at Sandestin ...
04/20/2026

Every year, we find the best speakers in veterinary medicine. Then we invite them to the beach. 🌴

ECVC 2026 at Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort is the CE experience you didn't know you needed — dynamic education, incredible presenters, and a setting no conference center can compete with.

Join us. www.ecvc2026.events.gvma.net

Spend a full day learning from one of the best in the field. 🐾Dr. Laura Greene, Diplomate of the American College of Vet...
04/17/2026

Spend a full day learning from one of the best in the field. 🐾

Dr. Laura Greene, Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine and Senior Professional Services Veterinarian with Merck Animal Health, is bringing a powerhouse lineup of sessions to ECVC 2026 — covering everything from leptospirosis and vector-borne disease to immunology and emerging approaches in cancer care. Known for her engaging teaching style and ability to make complex topics clinically actionable, Dr. Greene's sessions are ones you won't want to miss.

🕖 7:00 AM CST — It's a Consensus: All Dogs are at Risk of Leptospirosis + Nobivac NXT FeLV: The Next Generation of Non-Adjuvanted Protection
🕙 10:10 AM CST — New Since Vet School: Rewriting the CIRDC Textbook + Beyond the Bite: Understanding Vector-Borne Disease Risks in Pets and People
🕛 12:10 PM CST — The Immune Heroes: Assembling Forces Against Cancer

📍 Emerald Coast Veterinary Conference® | Miramar Beach, FL
📅 May 27–31, 2026
🎓 Up to 20 CE Hours
⏰ Early bird pricing ends April 21st — register before rates go up and lock in your savings for the best CE week on the Gulf Coast.

Big changes are on the table—and GVMA members are the first to know.Join us for the upcoming Public Hearing of the Georg...
04/15/2026

Big changes are on the table—and GVMA members are the first to know.

Join us for the upcoming Public Hearing of the Georgia State Board of Veterinary Medicine and stay informed on key updates impacting your daily practice, including:

✔️ Clinical Standards (Chapter 700-12)
• OSHA safety requirements
• Surgical & intubation protocols
• Patient records continuity

✔️ Veterinary Technician Scope (Chapter 700-14)
• Expanded LVT supervision tiers
• Immediate, direct & indirect roles
• Addressing burnout & improving access to care

When you’re part of GVMA, you’re never out of the loop—you’re part of the conversation.

We encourage you to review the proposed changes and share your thoughts, questions, or comments directly with us at [email protected]. Every piece of feedback matters and will be carefully considered as we move forward together.

Early bird pricing for ECVC 2026 ends in just 8 days — April 21st! Don't miss your chance to save on registration for th...
04/13/2026

Early bird pricing for ECVC 2026 ends in just 8 days — April 21st!

Don't miss your chance to save on registration for the best CE week of the year. Join us May 27-31 at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort for world-class sessions, hands-on labs, and networking on the Emerald Coast.

Early Bird Rates:
Vet, Vet Tech, & Staff (4 Day pass): $550
DVM Student: $150

ALVMA members, your exclusive discount code is in your inbox!

🔗 ecvc2026.events.gvma.net

Join us for Navigating Feline CDS and the Pet Obesity Epidemic with Dr. Rebecca Bechard as we dive into early detection ...
04/13/2026

Join us for Navigating Feline CDS and the Pet Obesity Epidemic with Dr. Rebecca Bechard as we dive into early detection of cognitive dysfunction and joint disease, plus practical, research-backed nutrition strategies to improve quality of life.

We’ll also tackle the growing obesity epidemic—equipping veterinary teams with tools for BFI scoring, RER calculations, and compassionate client communication.

📅 May 3, 2026
7:00–8:30 PM
Earn up to 1.5 CE credits

Speaker: Rebecca Bechard, DVM
Hill’s Professional Consulting Veterinarian

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