Join Practice Life co-hosts Drs. Jessica Dunbar and Travis Boston at the 2024 AAEP Convention in Orlando, Florida, as they did a speed run through the convention halls and asked fellow practitioners two questions: 1) What was your veterinary highlight of the year? and 2) What's one piece of non-clinical advice you wish you had received upon graduation from yet school that would have made your career easier?

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AAEP Practice Life is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim. Visit them at https://bi-animalhealth.com/equine/ 

What’s better, solo or group practice? Certainly, there’s no right answer, but there are considerations that will help practitioners find the right fit. Join podcast co-hosts Drs. Mike Pownall and Travis Boston as they chat with two solo practitioners – Caitlin Daly and Bonnie Kibbie – and two group practice members – Shannon Lockhart and Singen Elliott – about the value of each type of practice.

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AAEP Practice Life is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim. Visit them at https://bi-animalhealth.com/equine/ 

Join the Practice Life co-hosts Jessica Dunbar and Travis Boston as they learn more about AAEP's Foundation for the Host from podcast guests Leslie Easterwood, chair of the Foundation Development Council, and Paul Ransdell, Foundation Senior Development Officer.

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AAEP Practice Life is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim. Visit them at https://bi-animalhealth.com/equine/ 

AAEP Practice Life Podcast hosts Drs. Mike Pownall and Jessica Dunbar talk with three veterinarians,  Drs. Kai DeVoglaer, Mikaela Maldonado and Sam Prusak. who have all recently completed an internship. They share their experiences, what practical skills they learned during their time as an intern , and make some valuable recommendations to those who are considering the internship path.

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AAEP Practice Life is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim. Visit them at https://bi-animalhealth.com/equine/ 

Join podcast host Dr. Mike Pownall, special guest host Dr. Travis Boston, and panelist Dr. Kelly Zeytoonian as the chat about a grab bag of financial topics, including starting pay, contracts, benefits, loans and target revenues.

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AAEP Practice Life is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim. Visit them at https://bi-animalhealth.com/equine/ 

The equine veterinary profession is inherently dangerous. It's not just the horses that can pose a problem, but also facilities, transportation, and even owners. Join podcast co-hosts Drs. Jessica Dunbar and Mike Pownall, and their guest Dr. Travis Boston, as they discuss how a change in mindsets can lead to fewer accidents and a safer environment for vet, client and horse.

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AAEP Practice Life is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim. Visit them at https://bi-animalhealth.com/equine/ 

Following last month's discussion about mentorship, this month our podcast host Dr. Jessica Dunbar queries her guests about how to help new associates or interns find success in equine veterinary practice.

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AAEP Practice Life is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim. Visit them at https://bi-animalhealth.com/equine/ 

Good mentorship can be critical for the retention of equine veterinarians. Podcast co-hosts Drs. Mike Pownall and Jessica Dunbar chat with two successful pairs of veterinary mentor/mentees. Join Drs. Laura Javsicas and Alexa Wright from Rhinebeck Equine, and Drs. Scott Hay and Sara Langsam of Teigland, Franklin and Brokken, as they share their collaborative experiences and their belief in the positive outcomes of solid mentor/mentee programs.

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AAEP Practice Life is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim. Visit them at https://bi-animalhealth.com/equine/ 

AAEP Practice Life Podcast host Dr. Jessica Dunbar, herself a recent initiative alumna, talks with three veterinarians who are involved in the Equitarian Initiative (https://equitarianinitiative.org/), which brings veterinary care to working equids in developing countries. Listen as Drs. Rob Franklin and Ciera Guardia, and EI executive director Annie Henderson, share the goals, challenges and benefits of being involved with the philanthropic organization.  

AAEP Practice Life is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim. Visit them at https://bi-animalhealth.com/equine/ 

Dr. Jeremy Shaba and Dr. Deianira Smith, members of the AAEP Diversity Equity & Inclusion Committee, discuss inclusivity and belonging in equine practice and the DEI Committee’s mission to create greater awareness about these principles and their importance to the horse doctor community. Practice Life is hosted by Dr. Mike Pownall and Dr. Jessica Dunbar.

AAEP Practice Life is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim. Visit them at theartofhorse.com.