In this episode, Katie Larson, DVM, talked about her experiences opening an emergency-only practice. She discussed the practicalities of operating such a practice, including financial considerations, relationship-building with other veterinarians, and the importance of gaining experience before starting an independent practice.

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Business of Practice Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 107

• Hosts: Dr. Amy Grice and Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly ([email protected]) | Connect with Carly on LinkedIn
• Guest: Katie Larson, DVM of Saltwater Equine Emergency Services
• Podcast Website: The Business of Practice

In this episode, host Dr. Amy Grice shared insights from the 2024 AVMA AAEP Report on the Economic State of the Equine Veterinary Profession. The report was informed by three surveys conducted by the AVMA and the AAEP, including the Graduating Senior Survey, the Annual Census of Veterinarians, and the Equine Efficiency Survey.

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Business of Practice Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 105

• Hosts: Dr Amy Grice and Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly ([email protected]) | Connect with Carly on LinkedIn
• Podcast Website: The Business of Practice

In this episode, 2025 AAEP President Tracy Turner, DVM, MS, DACVS, DACVSMR, talked about what he hopes to achieve during his term and what he sees as the biggest challenges for the equine veterinary industry in the next decade.

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Business of Practice Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 105

• Hosts: Dr Amy Grice and Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly ([email protected]) | Connect with Carly on LinkedIn
• Guest: 2025 AAEP President Tracy Turner, DVM, MS, DACVS, DACVSMR
• Podcast Website: The Business of Practice

In this episode, AAEP Past President Katie Garrett, DVM, DACVS, discussed the proposed upcoming changes to the AAEP Bylaws. She explained the upcoming vote on 18 amendments, the officer selection process, and the role of the nominating committee.

You can access the AAEP Webinar on proposed bylaw amendments here: https://aaep.org/event/webinar-q-a-about-proposed-aaep-bylaws-amendments/

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Business of Practice Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 104

• Hosts: Dr Amy Grice and Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly ([email protected]) | Connect with Carly on LinkedIn
• Guest: Dr. Katie Garrett
• Link: AAEP Webinar on Proposed Bylaw Amendments
• Podcast Website: The Business of Practice

In this episode, Emma Read, DVM, MVSc, DACVS, 2022 AAEP President and Associate Dean for Professional Programs at the Ohio State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, discussed competency-based education for veterinary students and the feedback methods that accompany it.

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Business of Practice Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 102

• Hosts: Dr Amy Grice and Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly ([email protected]) | Connect with Carly on LinkedIn
• Guest: Emma Read, DVM, MVSc, DACVS, 2022 AAEP President and Associate Dean for Professional Programs at the Ohio State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine
• Podcast Website: The Business of Practice

In this episode, Tera Eddleman, an accounting consultant and valuation analyst at Summit Veterinary Advisors, joined us to talk about embezzlement, fraud, and theft in equine veterinary practices. She discussed fraud tactics, mitigation strategies, and what to do if you suspect fraud in your practice.

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Business of Practice Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 102

• Hosts: Dr Amy Grice and Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly ([email protected]) | Connect with Carly on LinkedIn
• Guest: Tera Eddleman, CVA
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In this episode, Marsha Heinke, DVM, EA, CPA, CVPM, joins us to talk about how equine practices can safeguard their hard-earned money with internal controls.

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Business of Practice Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 101

• Hosts: Dr Amy Grice and Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly ([email protected]) | Connect with Carly on LinkedIn
• Guest: Dr. Marsha Heinke
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In this episode, Ashley Allemand, DVM, talked about her experience of becoming a mother to spontaneous quadruplets as a solo practice owner and offered tips for veterinarians trying to balance parenthood with practice.

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Business of Practice Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 100

• Hosts: Dr Amy Grice and Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly ([email protected]) | Connect with Carly on LinkedIn
• Guest: Ashley Allemand, DVM
• Podcast Website: The Business of Practice

In this episode, Martha Mallicote, DVM, MBA, DACVIM, explains how equine practitioners can create budgets for their personal expenses and their practices.

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Business of Practice Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 98:

• Hosts: Dr Amy Grice and Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly ([email protected]) | Connect with Carly on LinkedIn
• Guest: Dr. Martha Mallicote
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In this episode, Morgan Webb, CFP, CFS, EA, joins us to discuss retirement plan options for small equine practices. She explains various plans, including SEP, SIMPLE IRA, 401K, and ROTH, and talks about how your practice’s retirement plan offerings can evolve as you grow.

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Business of Practice Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 98:

• Hosts: Dr Amy Grice and Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly ([email protected]) | Connect with Carly on LinkedIn
• Guest: Morgan Webb, CFP, CFS, EA
• Podcast Website: The Business of Practice