About the LVMA
The Louisiana Veterinary Medical Association (LVMA) was founded in 1905 and incorporated in 1953.
LVMA Mission and Goals:
- Advance the science and art of veterinary medicine and its relationship to the public's health and biological sciences and agriculture in the state of Louisiana.
- Promote the health of all species and to extend to the agricultural community and the community-at-large the benefits of sound and progressive leadership in the diagnosis and treatment of animals.
- Foster, maintain and enhance public understanding of the nature of the veterinary profession.
- Do all things necessary and desirable to further high standards of care in the treatment of animals and continuing standards of excellence in the professional training and continuing education of doctors of veterinary medicine.
- Promote goodwill among its members and to seek protection of their rights and privileges.
- Advance the maintenance of ethical standards which reflect the learned nature of the profession and the peculiar responsibilities of the veterinarian to the whole community of Louisiana.
Contact Us
8550 United Plaza Blvd., Suite 1001
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
(800) 524-2996 - Tollfree
(225) 928-5862 - Local
(225) 408-4422 - Fax
office@lvma.org
Breaking News
- Notice of Intent to change continuing education requirements for veterinarians and registered veterinary technicians
- “The Louisiana Veterinary Medical Association (LVMA ) supports laws against the use and/or transport of domestic or foreign animals for fighting ventures. Further the LVMA recommends that animal fighting be considered a felony offense.
The LVMA condemns spectator events involving animals that have injury or death intended. These events included, but are not limited to, cock fighting, dog fighting and bull fighting.
The LVMA supports banning cock fighting in Louisiana. “
2010 Winter Meeting
The Louisiana Veterinary Medical Association will hold its 2010 Winter Meeting in Baton Rouge, Louisiana at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, January 21-24, 2010. 20 hours of continuing education will be offered. Room reservations may be made by calling the Crowne Plaza at 800-678-4065. Room rates are $99.00 a night for single/double occupancy for a standard room or connecting parlor king room. Reservations must be made by Monday, December 21, 2009 to ensure the group rate. Be sure to mention that you are with the Louisiana Veterinary Medical Association. Please check back for more information.
To make nominations for the 2009 Awards to be awarded at the 2010 LVMA Winter Meeting’s Gala Night, please complete the award nomination form and submit to the LVMA office by October 30, 2009.
Future Meeting Dates
2010 Summer Meeting
June 17-20, 2010
The Caribe Resort
Orange Beach, Alabama
2011 Winter Meeting
February 24-27, 2011
Hilton Lafayette
Lafayette, Louisiana
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