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Tell AAEP Why Your Horse Vet is Exceptional

May 28, 2020To commemorate the important relationship between veterinarian, owner and horse, the American Association of Equine Practitioners invites horse owners to participate in the AAEP’s My Vet Rocks Co...
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AAEP Updates Vaccination Guidelines | Routine vaccinations considered essential during COVID-19 pandemicMay 07, 2020

The Infectious Disease Committee of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) has issued revised guidelines for the administration of selected core and risk-based vaccines to horses.

Innovative Vet Direct Safety Net Program to Help Horse Owners in NeedApr 23, 2020

The Foundation for the Horse and the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) have partnered with the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) to manage a progra...

Request Research Funding from The Foundation for the Horse by July 15Mar 09, 2020

The Foundation for the Horse, formerly the AAEP Foundation, governed and stewarded by equine veterinarians and horse owners, is now accepting grant proposals from AAEP-member graduate students, fel...

AAEP Statement about Federal Charges against Veterinarians in Horse Racing InvestigationMar 09, 2020

American Association of Equine Practitioners President David Frisbie, DVM, Ph.D., DACVS, DACVSMR, today issued the following statement in response to the announcement of federal charges filed by th...

Practice Life iTunes Podcast

NameTimeReleasedDescription
Top 10 Equine Practice Management Tips During Times of Crisis, with Mike Pownall, DVM, MBA19 min 59 secApr 23, 2020

Business Educator and AAEP Practice Life podcast host Mike Pownall, DVM, MBA, shares ten timely and very useful veterinary practice management tips for times of economic difficulty, including the current COVID-19 crisis. 

Myths and Misconceptions about Veterinary Student Debt43 min 23 secFeb 24, 2020

There are many misconceptions and myths about student debt. Podcast host Dr. Mike Pownall  investigates how a new veterinarian can afford to be an equine practitioner with guest veterinarians Dr. Robyn Ellerbrock of the University of Georgia, Dr. Mary Kovach of Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice, and Dr. Tony Bartels of the VIN Foundation (https://vinfoundation.org/).

Developing Young Veterinarians38 min 57 secJan 27, 2020

Podcast host Dr. Mike Pownall joins three participants of the 2019 AAEP Convention's lively "How to Mentor New Grads" table topic. Listen as Drs. Elizabeth Arbittier of the New Bolton Center in Pennsylvania, Luke Bass of Colorado State University, and Caitlin Daly, a solo practitioner in Rockland, Maine, share some advice for new veterinarian graduates looking for their best career, and some advice to those who would hire them.

Dr. Amy Grice Discusses the AVMA-AAEP Equine Economic Study25 min 50 secDec 03, 2019

Veterinarian and business consultant Dr. Amy Grice gives a brief overview of the AAEP/AVMA Equine Veterinarian Economic Survey and the career challenges it highlights. The report, which offers extensive data about the health of equine practice and the health of those working in the profession, can be found in full at https://aaep.org/resources/avma-aaep-equine-economic-study. 

Developing a Positive Veterinarian-Farrier Relationship43 min 38 secSep 13, 2019

A good working relationship with your clients’ farriers can have a positive impact on the health of the horse, and the health of your practice. Drs. Andrea Dube, Josh Zacharias and Bibi Freer share tips to develop positive vet-to-farrier rapport. Hosted by Dr. Mike Pownall.

Creating a Shared On Call Network in Your Practice Area25 min 34 secMay 15, 2019

Learn how sharing emergency coverage with area colleagues can benefit quality of life, professional collegiality and practice stability. Guests are Drs. Amy Bennett, Bibi Freer and Racquel Lindroth.  Hosted by Dr. Mike Pownall.

Top Tech Tools for Equine Practice40 min 23 secMar 27, 2019

Let technology make your practice life easier. Drs. Lisa Kivett and Ernie Martinez share their favorite tech hacks and discuss how they manage everything from texting with clients to after-hours staff communication. Hosted by Dr. Mike Pownall.

The Veterinarian's Role in Equine Abuse & Neglect Cases37 min 07 secDec 10, 2018

Most veterinary practitioners will be presented at some time with a case of animal abuse, neglect or cruelty. Drs. Lisa Kivett, Clara Mason and Alina Vale discuss strategies for managing these often difficult and complex situations. Hosted by Dr. Mike Pownall.

I'm a New Associate - Help!29 min 06 secSep 25, 2018

Two recent grads and a seasoned practitioner dispense advice on successfully starting your first associate position as well as tips for welcoming a new graduate to your practice. Guests: Drs. Jenna Donaldson, Zach Loppnow & Ernie Martinez. Hosted by Dr. Mike Pownall.

Can I Afford to Hire an Associate?37 min 53 secAug 15, 2018

From analyzing your financials to finding the right person, Drs. Miranda Gosselin, Dan Keenan and Lisa Kivett provide direction to practice owners who are considering adding an associate. Hosted by Dr. Mike Pownall.

Parenthood: Balancing Family Life with Equine Practice1 hr 02 minNov 07, 2016Drs. Amanda House, Ernie Martinez and Gina Tranquillo Shade discuss how they navigate the often-challenging balance of children and career.
Opening Your Own Equine Practice34 min 30 secSep 08, 2016Three young veterinarians dispense the lessons they have learned as new practice owners. 
Conversations with New Practitioners34 min 10 secJul 29, 2016Three new Horse Doctors discuss the challenges and rewards they've experienced during their first year in the profession.

Top 10 Equine Practice Management Tips During Times of Crisis, with Mike Pownall, DVM, MBA

Apr 23, 2020

Business Educator and AAEP Practice Life podcast host Mike Pownall, DVM, MBA, shares ten timely and very useful veterinary practice management tips for times of economic difficulty, including the current COVID-19 crisis. 

Running Time: 19 min 59 sec


Myths and Misconceptions about Veterinary Student Debt

Feb 24, 2020

There are many misconceptions and myths about student debt. Podcast host Dr. Mike Pownall  investigates how a new veterinarian can afford to be an equine practitioner with guest veterinarians Dr. Robyn Ellerbrock of the University of Georgia, Dr. Mary Kovach of Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice, and Dr. Tony Bartels of the VIN Foundation (https://vinfoundation.org/).

Running Time: 43 min 23 sec


Developing Young Veterinarians

Jan 27, 2020

Podcast host Dr. Mike Pownall joins three participants of the 2019 AAEP Convention's lively "How to Mentor New Grads" table topic. Listen as Drs. Elizabeth Arbittier of the New Bolton Center in Pennsylvania, Luke Bass of Colorado State University, and Caitlin Daly, a solo practitioner in Rockland, Maine, share some advice for new veterinarian graduates looking for their best career, and some advice to those who would hire them.

Running Time: 38 min 57 sec


Dr. Amy Grice Discusses the AVMA-AAEP Equine Economic Study

Dec 03, 2019

Veterinarian and business consultant Dr. Amy Grice gives a brief overview of the AAEP/AVMA Equine Veterinarian Economic Survey and the career challenges it highlights. The report, which offers extensive data about the health of equine practice and the health of those working in the profession, can be found in full at https://aaep.org/resources/avma-aaep-equine-economic-study. 

Running Time: 25 min 50 sec


Developing a Positive Veterinarian-Farrier Relationship

Sep 13, 2019

A good working relationship with your clients’ farriers can have a positive impact on the health of the horse, and the health of your practice. Drs. Andrea Dube, Josh Zacharias and Bibi Freer share tips to develop positive vet-to-farrier rapport. Hosted by Dr. Mike Pownall.

Running Time: 43 min 38 sec


Creating a Shared On Call Network in Your Practice Area

May 15, 2019

Learn how sharing emergency coverage with area colleagues can benefit quality of life, professional collegiality and practice stability. Guests are Drs. Amy Bennett, Bibi Freer and Racquel Lindroth.  Hosted by Dr. Mike Pownall.

Running Time: 25 min 34 sec


Top Tech Tools for Equine Practice

Mar 27, 2019

Let technology make your practice life easier. Drs. Lisa Kivett and Ernie Martinez share their favorite tech hacks and discuss how they manage everything from texting with clients to after-hours staff communication. Hosted by Dr. Mike Pownall.

Running Time: 40 min 23 sec


The Veterinarian's Role in Equine Abuse & Neglect Cases

Dec 10, 2018

Most veterinary practitioners will be presented at some time with a case of animal abuse, neglect or cruelty. Drs. Lisa Kivett, Clara Mason and Alina Vale discuss strategies for managing these often difficult and complex situations. Hosted by Dr. Mike Pownall.

Running Time: 37 min 07 sec


I'm a New Associate - Help!

Sep 25, 2018

Two recent grads and a seasoned practitioner dispense advice on successfully starting your first associate position as well as tips for welcoming a new graduate to your practice. Guests: Drs. Jenna Donaldson, Zach Loppnow & Ernie Martinez. Hosted by Dr. Mike Pownall.

Running Time: 29 min 06 sec


Can I Afford to Hire an Associate?

Aug 15, 2018

From analyzing your financials to finding the right person, Drs. Miranda Gosselin, Dan Keenan and Lisa Kivett provide direction to practice owners who are considering adding an associate. Hosted by Dr. Mike Pownall.

Running Time: 37 min 53 sec


Parenthood: Balancing Family Life with Equine Practice

Nov 07, 2016

Drs. Amanda House, Ernie Martinez and Gina Tranquillo Shade discuss how they navigate the often-challenging balance of children and career.

Running Time: 1 hr 02 min


Opening Your Own Equine Practice

Sep 08, 2016

Three young veterinarians dispense the lessons they have learned as new practice owners. 

Running Time: 34 min 30 sec


Conversations with New Practitioners

Jul 29, 2016

Three new Horse Doctors discuss the challenges and rewards they've experienced during their first year in the profession.

Running Time: 34 min 10 sec


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