Member Spotlight
Dr. Robert Belden was elected president of the CVMA in February, 2009. He is the owner of the New Milford Animal Hospital. Click here to read more.
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Welcome to CVMA
Mission Statement
To enhance the ability of member veterinarians to improve animal well-being and public health, and to promote the quality of veterinary medicine.
CVMA Annual Meeting & Convention
The CVMA 126th Annual Meeting & Convention will be held at the Mystic Marriott on February 3-4, 2010.
Attendees: Brochure Online Registration
Exhibitors: Brochure Online Exhibitor Registration
Sponsorship Opportunities
An Evening of Music and Celebration (Banquet): Information Online Registration
Recent News
Mandatory Continuing Education
Governor Jodi Rell has signed into law a requirement that Connecticut veterinarians obtain at least 24 hours of continuing professional education every two years. The CE requirement will affect license renewals beginning on July 1, 2011. For additional information, click here.
Veterinarians Join Coalition to Help Haiti
(SCHAUMBURG, Ill.) January 20, 2010—The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) have joined a coalition of other animal health and welfare groups to help address the ongoing humanitarian relief efforts in Haiti following the January 12 earthquake that devastated the country.
According to Heather Case, DVM, MPH, Dipl. ACVPM, director of scientific activities and coordinator for emergency preparedness and response at the AVMA, animal relief efforts in Haiti currently are focused on assessment. There has not been a call for veterinary volunteers or specific veterinary medical supplies at this time.
Red Flags Rule Delayed Until June 1, 2010
The Federal Trade Commission announced that the Red Flags Rule, designed to protect consumers against identity theft, has been delayed once again, until June 1, 2010. Here is the FTC announcement. (due to a lot of traffic to this site, it may take a few tries to open the page). AVMA and other health care associations are lobbying for legislation to exempt small business from the rule. We are hoping the U.S. Senate will follow the lead of the House in approving the bill. For updates, check the AVMA Identity Theft page.
USDA Revising Program - All Accreditation Expiring - Vets Need to Re-apply
The USDA APHIS has revised its National Veterinary Accreditation Program. Under the new regulations, veterinarians accredited before February 1, 2010 must apply to continue their accreditation in the revised program. If they do not apply, their accreditation will expire. See additional information . You can also learn more at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/animalhealth/vet_accreditation. For questions, contact the State Veterinarian's Office at 860-714-2505 or the USDA's New England area office at 508-363-2290.
CVMF
The Connecticut Veterinary Medical Foundation is the charitable and service arm of the veterinary community in Connecticut. Click here for more information.
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