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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

LSART is in need of veterinarians to staff the Shreveport Shelter.  If you are able to assist, please send your contact information and availability to the LVMA office at office@lvma.org.  Please be aware that you may have to depart on short notice, as little as 6 to 12 hours notice.  Volunteers will be notified as soon as the animals begin to arrive at the shelter.

To make a donation for hurricane relief please download the following form and submit to the LVMA/WJE Foundation office:

“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. “

2009 LVMA Winter Meeting

The Louisiana Veterinary Medical Association will hold its annual 2009 Winter Meeting in New Orleans at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside, February 5-8, 2009.  20 hours of continuing education will be offered.  In addition, the annual Business Meeting & Luncheon and the Gala Night in conjunction with the Dr. Walter J. Ernst, Jr. Veterinary Memorial Foundation auction will be held.  Room reservations may be made by calling the Hilton New Orleans Riverside at 800-HILTONS.  Room rates are $219.00/night for run of the house (single/double). Reservations should be made by Monday, January 5, 2009.

Future Meeting Dates

2009 Winter Meeting
February 5-8, 2009
Hilton New Orleans Riverside
New Orleans, Louisiana

2009 Summer Meeting
June 18-21, 2009
Four Points by Sheraton
Ft. Walton Beach, Florida

 

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