In this episode of Practice Life, hosted by Jessica Dunbar and Travis Boston, the spotlight is on the evolving landscape of veterinary medicine. The hosts are joined by Dr. Will French and Dr. Ashley Morgan to discuss the pressing issue of mid-level practitioners in Colorado and the broader implications for equine veterinary care nationwide. Furthermore, the episode covers how organized veterinary medicine advocates for practitioners, offering insights into policy shaping at both state and federal levels. Both guests bring their wealth of experience to the table, shedding light on the significance of being actively involved in advocacy to sustain and enhance the quality of veterinary practice. 

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

Join AAEP Practice Life hosts Drs. Jessica Dunbar and Mike Pownall as they chat with Drs. Mindy Smith and Beau Whitaker, both recipients of the AAEP Good Works For Horses award. The share the benefits, and a few caveats, of donating services and products to benefit equine charities.

Good Works for Horses, sponsored by AAEP Educational Partner Zoetis, honors AAEP-member practitioners whose volunteer efforts are having a positive impact on the equine community. You can read about Dr. Smith's and Dr. Whitaker's awards here:

Dr. Mindy Smith: https://aaep.org/post/dr-mindy-smith-honored-as-aaep-good-works-recipient-for-august/ 

Dr. Beau Whitaker: https://aaep.org/post/dr-beau-whitaker-honored-as-aaep-good-works-recipient-for-june/

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

In this episode of Practice Life, hosts Dr. Travis Boston and Dr. Jessica Dunbar sit down with AAEP President Dr. Tracy Turner and President-Elect Dr. Sarah Reuss to discuss the organization's current initiatives, challenges, and future direction. The conversation covers everything from the success of the 2024 convention in Orlando to advocacy efforts, member engagement, and upcoming educational programs. The leaders also address important industry challenges like mid-career veterinarian retention and the emerging issue of social license to operate.

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

Join Practice Life co-hosts Drs. Jessica Dunbar and Travis Boston as they chat with two of the hosts of the 2024 AAEP Convention Business News Hour, Drs. Jean-Yin Tan and Shane Baird. The recap of the News Hour covers a wide-ranging series of topics related to the equine veterinary profession, including growth, engagement, new business models, legal issues, work/life balance, and more.

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

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.

Sponsored by:

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.

Sponsored by:

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