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Recognize excellence with an AAEP award nomination Nominations due by June 1


The AAEP is accepting nominations until June 1 for its annual awards program. Winners will be announced and recognized during the  Francisco, Calif., Dec. 1–5, 2018.


Nominations are being accepted in the following categories:


AAEP Research Award Distinguished Educator – Academic Award Distinguished Educator – Mentor Award  Distinguished Service Award George Stubbs Award  


Visit aaep.org/about-aaep/annual-awards for nomination forms as well as additional information about the awards and selection process. You may also request a nomination form from Sue Stivers 


Amber Slaymaker accepts The Lavin Cup on behalf of Ryerss Farm for Aged Equines from 2017 AAEP President Dr. Reynolds Cowles during the 63rd Annual Convention in San Antonio, Texas.


AAEP News May 2018 V


Touch Point: The qualities that separate great veterinarians from good ones


AAEP’s market research with owners and trainers revealed they are currently very satisfied with their vet-  of owners said they had fired a veter- inarian at some point. While satisfac- tion with equine veterinary care is


currently high, it may take an owner a few attempts before they find a veterinarian they like for the long term.


 satisfied versus dissatisfied with their veterinarians reveals the key factors that distinguish great veterinarians from good ones. The following attributes received very favorable rankings from owners who were satisfied with their current veterinarian:


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 horse.”


 and treatment options.”


Owners who were dissatisfied gave very low satisfaction rankings in these and other key attribute areas.


Excellent communication skills and empathy for the client and the horse can truly set veterinarians apart. To learn more about these research findings and access tools and resources that can help you strengthen your relationships with clients, visit touch.aaep.org. You will log in to the site using the same username and password as aaep.org.


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