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
- “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. “
- Click here for the list of Veterinary Medications on the Prescription Monitoring Program Exclusion List
2012 Winter Meeting
January 26 – 29, 2012
Shreveport, LA
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Future Meeting Dates
2012 Winter Meeting
January 26 – 29, 2012
Shreveport, LA
2013 Winter Meeting
January 24 – 27, 2013
New Orleans, LA
2014 Winter Meeting
January 23 – 26, 2014
Baton Rouge, LA
2015 Winter Meeting
January 22 – 25, 2015
Lafayette, LA
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