About the LVMA
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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
- “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. “
2011 Winter Meeting
The Louisiana Veterinary Medical Association will hold its 2011 Winter Meeting in Lafayette, Louisiana at the Hilton Lafayette, February 24-27, 2011. 20 hours of continuing education will be offered. Reservations for the hotel may be made by calling the Hilton Lafayette at (800) – HILTONS (445-8667) by February 2, 2011.
The following rates are available at the Hilton Lafayette:
Two Doube Beds: $129.00
One King Bed: $129.00
Please keep checking the LVMA’s website for further information.
Future Meeting Dates
2011 Winter Meeting
February 24-27, 2011
Hilton Lafayette
Lafayette, Louisiana
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