Serving veterinarians since 1906, Georgia Veterinarian Medical Association (GVMA) is Georgia’s leading professional association committed to advancing the veterinary medical profession and supporting the veterinarian's role in improving animal and public health. GVMA is the voice of the veterinary medical profession in legislative matters and provides benefits unique to its members including advocacy and representation, business resources, education, LEAP program – Legal, Ethical and Professional Continuing Education, practice management, professional development, its signature Find a Veterinarian search engine and more. Chartered in 1992 as the organization’s support arm, the GVMA Foundation develops animal welfare programs, supports various existing programs that contribute to the well-being of animals and enhance the human-animal bond, provides scholarships and awards to Georgia’s students pursuing veterinary medical careers. Strategic Goals - All actions of the GVMA in the coming years will focus on achieving one or more of these strategic goals. The GVMA will: - Be the voice of the veterinary medical profession in legislative matters. - Be the driving force for promoting the image and importance of the veterinary medical profession. - Continue its growth through membership recruitment and retention programs, and by offering benefits and services relevant to members’ needs. - Be the model of governance, management, and motivation in the U.S. among state veterinary associations.