The Virginia Veterinary Medical Association (VVMA) submitted this petition in an effort to assist spay/neuter and rabies clinics by incentivizing veterinary participation in these events. We see this proposed change as a positive for Virginia-licensed veterinarians; assisting in these clinics and being able to earn CE credit for participation is a win-win for the veterinarian as well as the animal welfare organizations or localities hosting these clinics. Given the number of required CE credits, there are ample hours over and above what could be earned in these clinics to expand a practitioner’s knowledge base and learn new skills. Participating in these clinics to meet CE requirements is optional.  

The VVMA believes this is a creative approach to address the need for increased veterinary participation in spay/neuter and rabies clinics and offers practitioners an additional option to earn CE credits.