THE SFVMA WELCOMES YOU TO OUR WEBSITE! | 
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The South Florida Veterinary Medical Association (SFVMA) was organized in the 1950's and became incorporated in 1965 with the focus to represent the veterinary profession within the Miami- Dade and Monroe Counties of South Florida. With the realization that only through organized veterinary medicine can a significant local, state and nationwide impact be made when issues relevant to veterinary medicine come to the forefront, the SFVMA strives to protect, promote and strengthen the profession.
The Association takes great pride in its diverse membership and in being one of the largest associations in the State of Florida. As the only local veterinary medical association in the State of Florida with a committee of continuing existence and a non-profit foundation (South Florida Veterinary Foundation), the SFVMA maintains a strong commitment to its mission to promote the advancement of veterinary medicine, animal health, public health and the human animal bond in South Florida through the use of scientific knowledge and skill.
Benefits to SFVMA members are numerous, including access to informational resources, opportunities for continuing education, opportunities for professional interaction, the exchange of ideas and networking, and access to channels of communication with regulatory agencies.
We welcome your participation to support the profession in your local community. If you are a veterinarian we invite you to become a member.
Welcome to our association!
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SFVMA Points of Interest! |
| Calendar Events |
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To view the calendar for scheduled meetings, please click here. |
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| Important Member Alert |
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FLORIDA SALES TAX RULES AMENDED AFFECTING VETERINARIANS IN FLORIDA
Click here for more information on the amended rules:
FVMA Sales Tax Change.
Click here for PDF file of copy of Rule 12A-1.0215, F.A.C. Veterinary Sales and Services:
Taxlaw State Of Florida PDF.
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| Special Continuing Education Meetting |
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Sunday September 26th, 2010
Anesthesia 101: Review of the Standards of Care in the Practice of Veterinary Anesthesia
Balanced Anesthesia: What is it and why do we want it?
Monitoring Anesthesia: What should the standard of care be?
Components of balanced protocol: Pre-medication, Induction, Maintenance agents, Analgesics
Putting it all together: Patient consideration in designing a protocol
Circuits and flow rates: What’s all the fuss?
PRESENTED BY: Bonnie Bragdon, DVM, MS
SPONSOR: N/A
LOCATION: Jungle Island 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami, FL 33132
TIME: Registration begins at 10 am. Lecture begins promptly at 11 am. Lecture: 11 -3 pm
COST:Executive style buffet lunch will be provided. Parking $5
RSVP by September 15 to: Ms Dee Hoult: rsvp@sfvma.com or 305-397-8160SEATING LIMIT
Free for SFVMA members and their technicians. Non-members/technician: $45 pp
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| The SFVF's Project Unleashed is in need of pet food |
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Looking for an easy way to give back to our people & pet community?
The SFVF is hoping that you'll participate in our ongoing Project
Unleashed Pet Food Drive. With our next outreach just a few weeks
away, we could really use your help in gathering pet food donations.
We've found the easiest and best way to do this is to put a box in
your clinic's lobby for pet food donations. This way your clients can
simply bring in and donate pet food (both dog and cat food) on their
next visit to your office. It's preferable that dog food be dry and
not canned as our homeless community members often do not have access
to a can-opener which is required for most dog food cans. However, wet
dog food is welcome as long as the can has a pull tab for easy opening.
The pet food is delivered to our homeless community and their pets on
an on going basis -- sidewalk-to-sidewalk service (like door-to-
door!). We can't tell you how much it means to those individuals who's
pets benefit from the food donations. You'll have to volunteer with us
one day to see the smile on their faces!
If you'd like to participate, simply put a box in your lobby with "Donate Dog and Cat Food" sign (click here to download this sign). Then, when you've collected some food, send an e-mail to rsvp@sfvma.com or call 305-397-8160 to schedule pick up of the food donations. It's that easy and makes a huge difference!
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| Veterinary Accreditation (USDA) |
If you are a veterinarian and would like to be accredited by the USDA, please go to their website and read further.
In order to "Elect to Participate" and select an "Accreditation Category", accredited veterinarians must submit a VS Form 1-36A, National Veterinary Accreditation Program Application Form, by August 2, 2010 or his/her accreditation will expire. Accredited veterinarians are urged to please submit a completed VS Form 1-36A, at their earliest convenience. Waiting until the last month to submit this form will create major delays in the processing of applications. On August 2, 2010, veterinary accreditation will expire for accredited veterinarians who have not submitted the VS Form 1-36A, which means they will not be allowed to perform accredited duties.
Click here to read more...
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| Continuing Education Meetting |
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Wednesday September 15th, 2010
Pain Management And NSAIDS
PRESENTED BY: Dr. William Tranquilli
SPONSOR: Merial
LOCATION: Bank United Center – Hurricane 100, 1245 Dauer Drive, Coral Gables
TIME:6:30 - 7:15 p.m. Registration and Dinner - 7:30 p.m. Lecture
COST:SFVMA members free - Non-members $35 - (Veterinarians only)
RSVP by September 10th to Ms. Dee Hoult
rsvp@sfvma.com or 305-397-8160
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| Continuing Education Meetting |
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Wednesday October 20th, 2010
Diagnostics Approach to Hepatobiliary Disease
PRESENTED BY: Dr. Jonathon Kreissler
SPONSOR: Miami Veterinary Specialists
LOCATION: Bank United Center – Hurricane 100, 1245 Dauer Drive, Coral Gables
TIME:6:30 - 7:15 p.m. Registration and Dinner - 7:30 p.m. Lecture
COST:SFVMA members free - Non-members $35 - (Veterinarians only)
RSVP by October 15th to Ms. Dee Hoult
rsvp@sfvma.com or 305-397-8160
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