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AAEP News January 2024 VII
Capture the joy of equine practice during latest Practice Life podcast
Whether it’s being outside, the variety of cases, the client relationships estab- lished, or something else, being a horse doctor is pretty phenomenal.
During the November episode of the AAEP’s Practice Life podcast, hosts Dr. Mike Pownall and Dr. Jessica
Dunbar explore the highs and the occasional low of equine practice with Dr. Rachel Bourne, co-owner of Wisconsin Equine Clinic and Hospital in Oconomowoc, Wisc.; Dr. Jeremy Shaba, field care associate with Hagyard Equine Medical Institute in Lexington, Ky.; and Dr. Brooks Vardell, founder of Riverbend Equine Veterinary Services in central Virginia.
During a discussion of advice for anyone considering a career in equine practice, each stressed the flexibility of being able to craft a career that makes you happy and content.
“Spend time shadowing equine vets and see what their day-to-day looks like … while realizing there are so many subspecialties within the equine vet industry that you can go off and create your own niche,” said Dr. Shaba. “You don’t have to be confined to the boundaries that you think an equine vet is; you can create your own path.”
Other topics discussed include the reason for becoming an equine veterinarian, biggest challenge in practice, most memorable day, most difficult day, how each recharges and retains their enthusiasm for practice, and what keeps each in equine practice.
Download or listen to the 40-minute episode on iTunes or at
podcast.aaep.org.
The AAEP Practice Life podcast is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim.
New emergency coverage, culture-building resources available
Grappling with the burnout-inducing demands of emergency coverage? Seeking to enhance purpose and flexibility in the clinic to boost employee retention and satisfaction? New toolkits recently published by the AAEP’s Emergency Coverage and Practice Culture subcommittees provide roadmaps and resources to create opportunities for you and your practice.
Acquire new strategies for offering after-hours care Although emergency care for clients’ horses always will be needed, it’s a new day for after-hours care in equine practice. To help you revolutionize your current emergency model, the Emergency Coverage Subcommittee has compiled success stories and step-by-step practical guidance for six emergency care models from practitioners who have found innovative ways to create more time for life and better compensation. View or download the toolkit at http://tinyurl. com/4764m9px.
Build a thriving practice by transforming the culture Hot off the digital presses from the Practice Culture Subcommittee is a toolkit to help equine veterinarians understand the key drivers of supportive workplace cultures along with a variety of resources to create positive change in your own practice. Take the first steps toward transforming your practice culture by accessing the toolkit at
http://tinyurl.com/3699mad6.
Strengthen connection and community in practice A thriving practice culture cultivates trusted relationships, and the innate need for connection and community applies to practice leadership, associates and support staff. A new video from the Practice Culture Subcommittee features your colleagues sharing how connections with others in and outside of their personal practices have helped them find community and belonging in equine practice. Watch the video at
http://tinyurl.com/4rp7ed32.
As a reminder, resources published by each of the five subcommittees of the AAEP Commission on Equine Veterinary Sustainability are accessible at
https://tinyurl.com/2v6e9z23.
Emergency Coverage 2.0: Innovative Strategies to
Revolutionize Aſter-Hours Care
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