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A spur to action for practice owners
Preliminary numbers from a survey of American Association of Equine Practitioners members—conducted by the AVMA Veterinary Economics Division—show a…
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Online business training courses created for practitioners
Veterinarians can strengthen their business knowledge and skills, thanks to a new Internet-based program.
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Passion for people, horses drives AAEP president
Dr. R. Reynolds Cowles Jr. is passionate about a lot of things. When he’s not treating horses or giving talks on practice management, he can be found…
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Equine practice market study available
The AAEP National Fee and Market Study provides data on topics such as veterinary equipment and hiring decisions
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Franklin head of AAEP herd
Dr. Benjamin Franklin Jr, Miami Lakes, Fla, officially took the reins as the AAEP's 2000 president on Dec 7, 1999.
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In Short
The CDC is warning people not to cuddle hedgehogs, National Dog Bite Prevention Week is coming up in April, and more
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Summit paints mixed economic picture for practitioners
There’s good news: Revenues are growing at many veterinary practices.There's mixed news: The AVMA Veterinary Career Center now has more jobs than…
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Path to AAEP presidency a winding one
Dr. John S. Mitchell has one piece of advice for recent graduates: Interview with the idea that you are trying to get the job, but also make sure your…
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AAEP looking for evidence-based solutions
The American Association of Equine Practitioners may not have all the answers, but its members have been attempting to learn more about the issues…
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Purdue dedicates equine specialty hospital
The Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine held a dedication ceremony April 25 to celebrate the opening of the Centaur Equine Specialty…
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AAEP develops resources to recruit, retain equine veterinarians
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) is taking steps to address the future of equine practice by improving compensation, emergency…
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As time goes by
Equine medicine has certainly come a long way. While ice bandages and rest were the best treatments for many musculoskeletal ailments at midcentury,…
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Veterinary practice mergers: the new way of doing business?
Veterinary practice mergers: the new way of doing business?
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A former mayor gifts $10M to Texas Tech veterinary school, endocrine-disrupting chemicals have been linked to equine metabolic syndrome, and more.
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Good news, bad news for equine practice owners
The market for equine veterinary services has changed fundamentally since the Great Recession.
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Are horse veterinarians checking out early?
More young equine veterinarians than ever appear to be leaving that sector of the profession in their first five years, according to results of the…
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Avoiding the slippery slope of unethical behavior
The American Association of Equine Practitioners addressed the topic of ethics head-on at its annual convention this past December in Orlando, FL.
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1955 - 1965
The late 1950s and early 1960s saw a flurry of technological and sociological changes in the United States.
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Tips on hiring, technology for equine vets
Technology, telehealth, and building a team were the focus of sessions at the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ annual convention, Dec.…
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AAEP convention covers lots of ground
The American Association of Equine Practitioners met Dec. 1-5 in Anaheim, Calif., for its annual convention.
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COVID relief package fixes tax on Paycheck Protection Program
The federal COVID-19 relief package and omnibus spending bill improves on parts of the Paycheck Protection Program, funds the nation’s animal health…
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Stakeholders respond to AVMA workforce study
American Animal Hospital Association Executive Director Michael Cavanaugh says the U.S. Veterinary Workforce Study confirms what many in the…
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Relief practice not just a temporary gig
Relief practice predates the gig economy and is a mainstay in veterinary medicine. According to AVMA data, relief veterinarians make up the largest…