Welcome to the Indiana Veterinary Medical Association

Happy New Year from the IVMA!

Members of the IVMA Legislative Committee met in mid-December to review issues of importance to veterinary medicine in Indiana!

If you are registered for the IVMA meeting, click here to access the speaker notes in advance of the meeting! The password can be found in the Registration Packet that was mailed to you.

IVMA 126th Annual Meeting Registrations are Now Being Accepted!  Click here for information for the 126th IVMA Annual Meeting - February 4-7, 2010, in Indianapolis.

2010 Booth Space Reservations are Now Being Accepted!  Click here for Exhibitor Information for the 126th IVMA Annual Meeting - February 4-7, 2010, in Indianapolis.

In the News..............

USDA revises the National Veterinary Accreditation Program - On December 9, 2009 the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA-APHIS) published a final ruling that revises the veterinary accreditation program. Established in 1921, the National Veterinary Accreditation Program (NVAP) is designed to allow private practice veterinarians to assist federal veterinarians in controlling animal diseases. According to the USDA-APHIS, the revisions will "strengthen animal health safeguarding activities and increase the training and skills of accredited veterinarians in disease prevention and preparedness for animal health emergencies." The revised program takes effect February 1, 2010. The changes include the following:

• Two species-based accreditation categories instead of one
• Requirements for supplemental online training
• Renewal of accreditation every three (3) years
• Veterinarians accredited before February 1, 2010 must apply to continue their accreditation in the NVAP

Click here for an application form. Click here for more instructions.

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Ketamine Recall Update - 1/4/10 - click here for more information.

The IVMA Veterinary Well-Being Program is established for veterinarians in Indiana who may have a substance abuse problem.  Call 317/627-0290 or email at veterinarywellbeing@invma.org for a confidential phone call or email.  For more information about the program, click here.

IVMA Members - click here to renew your IVMA membership for 2010!

H1N1 N. American/Human Flu Information - Click Here for information from the Centers for Disease Control and click here for information from the State of Indiana. 

Frequently Asked Questions about microchipping your pet - click here for more information.

The IVMA lists classified ads - click here for more information.

For The Public

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Upcoming Events

Feb. 4-7, 2010 - 126th IVMA Annual Meeting, Indpls.

Feb. 7, 2010 - Shelter Forum for the Public - Indpls.

Feb. 7, 2010 - Staff Training Program - Indpls.

Feb 21, 2010 - SWIVMA District CE Meeting, Evansville, IN

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