The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine

The week of Monday, December 15, 2008

In this issue:
Holiday Schedules
CE requirements for RVTs for 2010 renewal period
Pet Photo Contest
Other News

NOTE: Holiday Schedules

The Community Practice Clinic (CPC) will be closed from December 25, 2008, through January 1, 2009.

Administrative group hours:

December 22 - 24: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

December 26 - 31: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

January 2: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

The administrative group will not be in the hospital December 25 or January 1.

Holiday work schedules for Large Animal faculty, staff, treatment crews, caretakers and more have been posted on Tabo's LATH Web site.

Pharmacy Hours:

December 25 & 26: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

December 27 & 28: (regular weekend hours)

Sat: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Sun: 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.

December 29 through January 1: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Central Supply Christmas Hours:

December 25: closed, tech on call

December 26: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

December 27 & 28: 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.

December 29 through 31: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

January 1: closed, tech on call

Future Continuing Education Requirements for RVTs

A new rule by the Georgia Board of Veterinarians pertains to veterinary technician continuing education (#700-7-.04). The rule requires RVTs to complete 10 hours of Board-approved continuing education credit per biennium for license renewal, beginning with the 2010 registration renewal period.

The breakdown of allowed credit hours is: not more than 6 hours can be from veterinary audio review or journal studies where follow-up testing is required; not more than 5 hours of interactive computer-generated courses will be allowed where follow-up testing is required; 1 hour MUST be on Georgia laws and rules and professionalism; and no more than 3 hours allowed for hospital management.

Blanket approval is awarded to any National, State and International veterinary association meetings, United States Department of Agriculture and Georgia Department of Agriculture sponsored meeting, Board Certified Specialties programs recognized by the American Veterinary Medical Association, all Veterinary School sponsored classes and programs, all AAVSB RACE approved programs, any GVMA constituent organization programs, AAHA programs, programs sponsored by the United States or Southern Animal Health Association, and any course approved by another state board.

Individual veterinary technicians must maintain a record of their earned credit hours, and keep proof of attendance of such hours for a period of three years from the date of the preceding renewal period. You must provide the Board with said documentation upon request. Failure to fully comply with Rule 700-7-.04 could result in non-renewal of registration.

To become more involved in your profession, please join the Georgia Veterinary Technician and Assistant Association.

Pet Photo Exhibit

Entries are always accepted for the Pet Photo Exhibit displayed in the Small Animal Waiting Room. Please encourage your coworkers, clients and friends to participate! There are no fees to enter the exhibit.

Just pick up an entry form from the Small Animal Hospital registration desk, the Community Practice Clinic, Reading Room, Educational Resources, or download the entry form and the release form.

Winning photographs will be on permanent display in the College of Veterinary Medicine along with your personal story about your pet. All winners will receive a beautiful framed certificate displaying their pet photo.

For more information please e-mail Lari Cowgill: lcowgill@uga.edu

Other News

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