Practice Life iTunes Podcast
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| Safety First! | 40 min 00 sec | Jul 19, 2024 | 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/ | |
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| Helping New Associates Find Success in Equine Practice | 36 min 54 sec | Jun 19, 2024 | 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. Joining Dr. Dunbar this month are Drs. Kim Harmon (Fairfield Equine) and Luke Bass (Colorado State University). Listen as they share substantive recommendations for building meaningful connections and supportive work places for those entering the veterinary industry.
Sponsored by: AAEP Practice Life is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim. Visit them at https://bi-animalhealth.com/equine/ | |
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| The Value of Mentorship | 45 min 19 sec | May 23, 2024 | 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.
Sponsored by: AAEP Practice Life is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim. Visit them at https://bi-animalhealth.com/equine/ | |
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| Equitarian Initiative | 1 hr 09 min | Apr 11, 2024 | 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/ | |
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| Creating a Culture of Belonging: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Equine Practice | 23 min 19 sec | Mar 18, 2024 | 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. | |
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| AAEP Leadership: What's in Store for 2024 | 28 min 24 sec | Feb 13, 2024 | Podcast co-hosts Jessica Dunbar and Mike Pownall talk with AAEP leadership about the 2023 Convention and the upcoming year. Listen as Drs. Katie Garrett (AAEP President) and Tracy Turner (AAEP President-Elect) and AAEP Executive Director David Foley share what’s in store for 2024.
AAEP Practice Life is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim. Visit them at theartofhorse.com. | |
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| Business News Hour Recap | 33 min 23 sec | Jan 26, 2024 | Podcast co-hosts Jessica Dunbar and Mike Pownall chat with the presenters of the 2023 AAEP Convention's Business News Hour. Drs. Stacey Cordivano, Jean-Yin Tan, and Kelly Zeytoonian discuss their investigative process and share what they learned -- and what surprised them.
AAEP Practice Life is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim. Visit them at theartofhorse.com.
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| Clients, Costs, and Communication | 25 min 53 sec | Dec 28, 2023 | Podcast co-hosts Jessica Dunbar and Mike Pownall share strategies from veterinarian attendees to the 2023 AAEP Convention in San Diego, focusing on communicating with clients -- including difficult personalities -- about challenging economic decisions and boundaries.
AAEP Practice Life is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim. Visit them at theartofhorse.com.
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| Veterinary Practice: Love and Awe | 24 min 38 sec | Dec 28, 2023 | Practice Life podcast co-hosts Jessica Dunbar and Mike Pownall travelled to San Diego in December to chat with veterinarian attendees of the AAEP Annual Convention in San Diego about our favorite subject: What do you love about equine practice, and where do you find awe in your work and life?
AAEP Practice Life is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim. Visit them at theartofhorse.com.
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| What We Love About Equine Practice | 40 min 26 sec | Nov 20, 2023 | AAEP Practice Life co-hosts Drs. Jessica Dunbar and Mike Pownall are joined by three veterinarians who think that being a horse doctor is a pretty great thing. Listen to Drs. Rachel Bourne (Wisconsin), Jeremy Shaba (Kentucky) and Brooks Vardell (Virginia) share their favorite -- and not so favorite -- things about being an equine vet.
AAEP Practice Life is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim. Visit them at theartofhorse.com.
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| Telemedicine Post-Lockdown | 37 min 43 sec | Oct 23, 2023 | Much has changed since our first podcast on Telemedicine, way back in 2020. Join our host Dr. Mike Pownall as he visits again with two of the original panelists, Drs. Erica Lacher (Florida) and Cris Navas (Pennsylvania) and new panelist Kelly Zeytoonian (California) as they share tips and hints – including how to charge for telemedicine services – that keep both practitioners and clients happy.
AAEP Practice Life is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim. Visit them at theartofhorse.com. | |
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| Increasing Practice Efficiency with Support Staff | 54 min 00 sec | Sep 25, 2023 | Support staff, properly utilized, not only improve practice efficiency but also the quality of life of the veterinarians who employ them. AAEP Practice Life co-hosts Drs. Jessica Dunbar and Mike Pownall join three equine veterinarians for a wide-ranging discussion on support staff. Listen as Drs. Kelly Zeytoonian, Brigitte Gravitt and Bridget Heilsberg share their experiences with and recommendations for support staff.
AAEP Practice Life is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim. Visit them at theartofhorse.com. | |
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| Strategies from the Emergency Coverage Subcommittee | 32 min 48 sec | Jul 24, 2023 | Podcast hosts Drs. Jessica Dunbar and Mike Pownall have a conversation about emergency coverage with four members of the Emergency Coverage subcommittee of AAEP's Commission on Equine Veterinary Sustainability. Joining the podcast hosts are Drs. Leann Kuebelbeck and Mike Erskine, subcommittee co-chairs, and members Jessica Martin and James Beckman. They share their work on the committee and the insights they've gained regarding handling emergencies in veterinary practice while still having a life outside the job.
AAEP Practice Life is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim. Visit them at theartofhorse.com. | |
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| Making it Work: Balancing Life as an Equine Veterinarian and a Mother in Today’s Industry | 55 min 45 sec | Jun 20, 2023 | Is that elusive work/life balance possible for equine veterinarians who are also mothers? Listen to these four vet moms explain how they’re making it work. Join AAEP Practice Life Podcast host Dr. Jessica Dunbar as she chats with Drs. Melissa Johnson, Valeria Kappes, Bonnie Kibbie and Jennifer Selvig, all mothers who have discovered ways to stay happy and productive in both aspects of their lives.
AAEP Practice Life is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim. Visit them at theartofhorse.com. | |
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| Sustainability Commission: Internship and Student Subcommittee Updates | 36 min 00 sec | May 18, 2023 | AAEP Practice Life co-hosts Drs. Jessica Dunbar and Mike Pownall continue their series of chats with veterinarian members of the AAEP Commission on Equine Veterinary Sustainability. In this episode, the hosts chat with Drs. Sarah Reuss and Jackie Christakos of the Internship subcommittee, and Dr. Rhonda Rathgeber of the Student subcommittee.
AAEP Practice Life is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim. Visit them at theartofhorse.com. | |
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| AAEP Sustainability Commission: Some Early Findings | 32 min 00 sec | Apr 17, 2023 | AAEP Practice Life co-hosts Drs. Jessica Dunbar and Mike Pownall chat with four veterinarian members of the AAEP Commission on Equine Veterinary Sustainability: Drs. Jim Zeliff and Travis Boston of the Compensation sub-committee, and Drs. Kelly Zeytoonian and Stacey Cordivano of the Practice Culture sub-committee. Listen in as they share some of their early findings.
AAEP Practice Life is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim. Visit them at theartofhorse.com. | |
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| Equine Practice Can be Great! | 41 min 15 sec | Mar 20, 2023 | AAEP Practice Life co-hosts Drs. Mike Pownall and Jessica Dunbar chat with four veterinarians who love being equine practitioners. Joining the hosts are Drs. Lindsay Deacon, Jennifer Reda, Danielle Price, and Erica Paxton, who share why they think equine practice can be great.
AAEP Practice Life is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim. Visit them at theartofhorse.com. | |
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| Worldwide Vets: Making a Difference in Ukraine | 27 min 00 sec | Feb 27, 2023 | Join AAEP Practice Life podcast co-hosts Drs. Mike Pownall and Jessica Dunbar as they speak with Dr. Gemma Campling of Worldwide Vets about her veterinary work in battle-torn Ukraine. Content warning: this podcast includes sensitive discussions of suicide, abuse, violence and mental illness. Please consider this before listening to the podcast. You can learn more about Worldwide Vets here: https://www.worldwidevets.com/ Please note: following the publication of the original podcast, panelist Dr. Gemma Campling realized that she misspoke in giving credit for the donation of 20 ultrasound machines. The donor should be acknowledged as Butterfly IQ. Apologies for the error!
AAEP Practice Life is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim. Visit them at theartofhorse.com. | |
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| Looking Back, Looking Forward, with AAEP Leaders | 34 min 21 sec | Jan 23, 2023 | AAEP Practice Life co-hosts Drs. Mike Pownall and Jessica Dunbar chat with current AAEP president Dr. Rob Franklin, president-elect Dr. Katie Garrett, and executive director David Foley. Topics include the recent convention in San Antonio, upcoming educational programs, volunteerism, and the work facing the new Commission on Equine Veterinary Sustainability. AAEP Practice Life is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim. Visit them at theartofhorse.com. | |
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| Business News Hour Recap | 46 min 30 sec | Dec 29, 2022 | In our final Practice Life Podcast of 2022, host Dr. Mike Pownall joins the panelists from the 2022 AAEP Convention's Business News Hour -- Drs. Caitlin Daly, Jean-Yin Tan and Kelly Zeytoonian -- for a recap of the year in review, and some predictions and recommendations for the year to come.
AAEP Practice Life is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim. Visit them at theartofhorse.com. | |
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| Two Questions, Meaningful Answers | 16 min 17 sec | Nov 29, 2022 | Podcast host Dr. Mike Pownall interviews attendees at the 2022 AAEP Annual Convention in San Antonio, and asks them two questions: 1) what do you like about being in equine practice? and 2) what do you know now that you wish you knew when you were starting out? Listen for some amazing and insightful answers.
AAEP Practice Life is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim. Visit them at theartofhorse.com. | |
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| Breaking the Burnout Cycle in Equine Practice | 1 hr 00 min | Oct 20, 2022 | Drs. Oliver Liyou and Cara Rosenbaum join host Dr. Mike Pownall to share their personal stories about the toll of burnout and compassion and empathy fatigue. The conversation includes their suggestions for seeking help and making changes which align with personal values and needs. Content Warning: This episode discusses the sensitive topics of suicide, abuse, violence and mental illness. Listener discretion is advised.
AAEP Practice Life is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim. Visit them at theartofhorse.com. | |
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| Boundaries | 43 min 09 sec | Sep 26, 2022 | Join AAEP Practice Life podcast host Dr. Mike Pownall and his panel of guests as they discuss boundaries: what they are, why they are necessary, and how veterinarians can maintain them while flourishing in their personal and professional lives. Panelists Drs. Marisa Markey, Sara Miller and Julie Settlage share their experiences and recommendations regarding this important aspect of practice life.
AAEP Practice Life is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim. Visit them at theartofhorse.com.
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| Practice Management Technologies | 29 min 26 sec | Aug 29, 2022 | Podcast host Dr. Mike Pownall and his tech-savvy panel of Drs. Ben Buchanan (Texas) and Lisa Kivett (North Carolina) discuss their love/hate relationships with technology and software. Join them as they share their best practices for using technology to improve their practice -- and personal -- lives.
AAEP Practice Life is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim. Visit them at theartofhorse.com.
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| Focused Veterinary Practices | 31 min 12 sec | Jul 26, 2022 | This month, podcast host Dr. Mike Pownall talks with three veterinarians who own or work for specialized practices. Join Dr. Pownall and his guests Drs. Jennifer Lorenz of Capital Performance Veterinary Services (Wisconsin), Molly Rice of Midwest Veterinary Dental Services (Wisconsin), and Jenny Johnson of Oakhill Shockwave and Veterinary Chiropractic (California) as they discuss the benefits and challenges of focusing their veterinary practices on a select few specialty services.
AAEP Practice Life is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim. Visit them at theartofhorse.com.
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| Safety | 36 min 00 sec | Jun 24, 2022 | There's no question that the veterinary profession has an element of danger: horses are big, quick and easily frightened. But there are ways to improve your odds of avoiding injury. Join Practice Life podcast host Mike Pownall and his panelists Drs. Louise Batt (Colorado) and Tovah Caldwell (Ontario, Canada) as they discuss safety in the veterinary practice, both physical and emotional.
AAEP Practice Life is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim. Visit them at theartofhorse.com.
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| Accounts Receivable | 33 min 00 sec | May 16, 2022 | Join AAEP Practice Life Podcast host Dr. Mike Pownall as he discusses accounts receivable strategies with three colleagues, Drs. Patrick First of First Equine Veterinary Services (Alabama), Wendy Krebs of Bend Equine Medical Center (Oregon), and Liz Steele of Steele Equine Veterinary Services & Performance Horse Center (Florida). AAEP Practice Life is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim. Visit them at theartofhorse.com.
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| The Value of Internships | 42 min 40 sec | Apr 21, 2022 | AAEP Practice Life podcast host Dr. Mike Pownall speaks with three experienced practice owner veterinarians -- Drs. Calsey Grant, Laura Javsicas, and Monty McInturff -- about the development of their unique internship opportunities, experiences and philosophies. AAEP Practice Life is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim. Visit them at theartofhorse.com.
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| Selecting the Right Advisors for Your Practice | 39 min 41 sec | Mar 28, 2022 | Whether you're a solo practitioner, a young associate, a practice owner or a veterinary student, you need advisors -- they might be business advisors, accountants, bookkeepers, lawyers, or recruiters. In this month's AAEP Practice Life podcast, host Dr. Mike Pownall talks with Katie Ardeline and Drs. Amy Grice and Bob Magnus about selecting and maintaining relationships with a variety of advisors. AAEP Practice Life is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim. Visit them at theartofhorse.com. | |
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| AAEP Leadership Chat: What’s Coming in 2022 | 43 min 09 sec | Feb 23, 2022 | Join our host Mike Pownall as he speaks with AAEP president Emma Read, president-elect Rob Franklin, and executive director David Foley as they discuss AAEP plans and initiatives for 2022, including retention efforts, internship issues, and scope of practice support. AAEP Practice Life is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim. Visit them at https://www.theartofhorse.com/ | |
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| Business News Hour Recap from the 2021 AAEP Convention | 38 min 40 sec | Jan 18, 2022 | Host Dr. Mike Pownall is joined by the presenters of the Business News Hour from the 2021 AAEP Convention in Nashville, Tennessee. The panelists, Drs. Amy Grice, Caitlin Daly, and Kelly Zeytoonian, recap their live presentation and offer insight into business trends and forecasts that might affect equine practitioners. AAEP Practice Life is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim. Visit them at https://www.theartofhorse.com/ | |
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| Collaborative Business Models | 1 hr 18 min | Dec 20, 2021 | This is the podcast version of the Collaborative Business Models panel discussion from the 2021 AAEP Convention. Listen as host Dr. Mike Pownall discusses good working business models with panelists Benjamin Buchanan, DVM, DACVIM, DACVECC; Miranda Gosselin, DVM; Scott Spaulding, DVM; Wendy Krebs, DVM; Ian Camm, BVSc, CertEP, MRCVS; and Sean Walter, BScH, DVM. AAEP Practice Life is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim. Visit them at https://www.bi-vetmedica.com/species/equine.html. | |
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| Winterizing Your Equine Veterinary Practice | 32 min 13 sec | Nov 22, 2021 | Winter is coming! Join AAEP Practice Life podcast host Dr. Mike Pownall and four far-north veterinarians -- Drs. Angie Hill (Ontario, Canada), Zach Loppnow (Ames, Iowa), Ryan Penno (Ravena, New York) and Melissa Rocheleau Covill (Ottawa, Canada) -- as they share their challenges and solutions for practicing veterinary medicine in very cold climes. AAEP Practice Life is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim. Visit them at https://www.bi-vetmedica.com/species/equine.html. | |
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| Practice Profitability | 38 min 24 sec | Oct 20, 2021 | Running a veterinary practice is becoming increasingly costly: prices of supplies and labor keep going up. How can you help your practice survive these expensive times? Join AAEP Practice Life host Dr. Mike Pownall and his expert guests Dr. Bob Magnus and Mr. John Chalk as they walk through the key factors to practice profitability. AAEP Practice Life is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim. Visit them at https://www.bi-vetmedica.com/species/equine.html. | |
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| Veterinary Technicians Add Value to your Practice | 36 min 06 sec | Sep 17, 2021 | Adding veterinary technicians to your practice can add value and ease stress, both physical and mental. Join Practice Life podcast host Dr. Mike Pownall and his guests Drs. Lisa Kivett, Shane Baird and Kelly Zeytoonian as they share their strategies and experiences integrating vet techs into their practices. AAEP Practice Life is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim. Visit them at https://www.bi-vetmedica.com/species/equine.html. | |
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| Marketing the Equine Veterinary Practice | 40 min 40 sec | Aug 18, 2021 | Understanding marketing is important, even if your practice is at capacity. Join AAEP Practice Life Podcast host Dr. Mike Pownall and three marketing specialists -- Dr. Karen Bolten, Heather McPherson, and Kelly Graber -- as they discuss the what, why, when and how of marketing strategies, goals, campaigns and indicators of success. AAEP Practice Life is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim. Visit them at https://www.bi-vetmedica.com/species/equine.html. | |
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| Practice Perspective: "Senior" Veterinarians | 30 min 00 sec | Jul 21, 2021 | AAEP Practice Life Podcast host Dr. Mike Pownall, having spent several previous podcasts focusing on new veterinarians, takes time this month to hear from veteran vets who have long-established, successful practices. Listen as Drs. James Zeliff, Monty McInturff and Anne Baskett share their perspectives on being successful horse doctors. AAEP Practice Life is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim. Visit them at https://www.bi-vetmedica.com/species/equine.html. | |
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| Practice Ownership | 42 min 00 sec | Jun 21, 2021 | AAEP Practice Life podcast host Dr. Mike Pownall talks with four practice owner veterinarians across North America about owning a veterinary practice. Listen to Mike and Drs. Tracy Walker, Lisa Kivett, Crystal McRae, and Heather Caplan share the whys and hows of single- and multiple-doctor practices. AAEP Practice Life is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim. Visit them at https://www.bi-vetmedica.com/species/equine.html or contact their Equine Veterinary Technical Solutions team at 888-637-4251. | |
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| Mothers in Veterinary Practice | 37 min 30 sec | May 21, 2021 | Practice Life podcast host Dr. Mike Pownall is joined by three equine veterinarians who are also mothers -- or mothers-to-be! Listen as mother-of-two Dr. Laura Javsicas, mother-of-two Dr. Wendy Krebs, and soon-to-be mother Dr. Marisa Markey discuss the ins and outs of pregnancy and maternity leave for themselves, their associates, and their staff. AAEP Practice Life is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim. Visit them at https://www.bi-vetmedica.com/species/equine.html | |
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| Mentorship and the Young Veterinarian | 43 min 10 sec | Apr 20, 2021 | In anticipation of spring, with its new crop of graduating vets and interns, AAEP Practice Life Dr. Mike Pownall speaks with three practitioners who have experience mentoring young or new veterinarians. Join Drs. Luke Bass (Colorado State University), Kimberly Harmon (Fairfield Equine, Connecticut) and Karen Jackman (Pioneer Equine, California) as they share their experiences and recommendations for helping new vets settle comfortably into their new positions. Also joining Dr. Pownall is AAEP Membership Director Nick Altwies, who gives an overview of AAEP's Outrider Mentorship Program. AAEP Practice Life is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim. Visit them at https://www.bi-vetmedica.com/species/equine.html | |
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| Hiring New Veterinarians and Staff | 34 min 29 sec | Mar 22, 2021 | AAEP Practice Life podcast host Dr. Mike Pownall joins successful practice owners Dr. Alex Eastman (Salinas, California), Dr. Miranda Gosselin (Millbrook, New York) and Dr. Shane Baird (Golden, Colorado) to discuss the challenges and opportunities involved in hiring new veterinary and support staff. AAEP Practice Life is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim. Visit them at https://www.bi-vetmedica.com/species/equine.html | |
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| AAEP's Plans for 2021 | 36 min 31 sec | Feb 09, 2021 | AAEP Practice Life podcast host Dr. Mike Pownall chats with AAEP 2021 President Dr. Scott Hay, president-elect Dr. Emma Read, and executive director David Foley. They discuss long-term changes in the industry, COVID-related changes, and plans for 2021. We hear about upcoming educational opportunities, the ongoing efforts toward new-practitioner retention, and a new focus on inclusion, equity and diversity in the equine veterinary industry. This podcast is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim. | |
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| AAEP Business News Hour Recap and 2021 Outlook | 44 min 46 sec | Jan 26, 2021 | Join AAEP's Practice Life host Dr. Mike Pownall as he joins fellow presenters Dr. Caitlin Daly and Dr. Amy Grice as they recap their reports for the 2020 Convention's Business News Hour and make some predictions for the year to come. The wide-ranging discussion covers, among other things, the economy, unemployment, gender bias, media consumption, virtual meetings, technology, attrition, work/life balance for one's self and staff, maternity policies, practice consolidation and unionization. They finish by emphasizing the importance of embracing new experiences, practicing collegiality, and supporting employees and staff. This podcast is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim. | |
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| Equine Practice is Pretty Good, Part 4 | 1 hr 02 min | Jan 14, 2021 | Podcast host and AAEP Member Dr. Mike Pownall brings together five equine veterinarians whose backgrounds and experiences are incredibly diverse, but who all agree that there's nothing they'd rather do than be a horse doctor. Join Dr. Pownall and Dr. Elizabeth Woolsey-Herbert from Australia, Dr. Kathy Lynde from California, Dr. Stacy Whitton of Colorado, Dr. Bibi Freer of North Carolina, and soon-to-be-Dr. Liliya Becktell, a 4th-year vet student from Cornell University, as they share their stories of the joys and benefits of equine veterinary life. This podcast is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim. | |
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| Equine Practice is Pretty Good, Part 3 | 35 min 57 sec | Dec 23, 2020 | Still not convinced that equine practice can be pretty good? Listen in as AAEP member and podcast host Dr. Mike Pownall chats with three veterinarians who love their jobs as horse doctors. Joining Mike for this third entry in the Pretty Good series is Dr. Tena Boyd of Northern Virginia, Dr. Lauren Davang, who works near Houston, Texas, and Dr. Scott Spaulding, who's based in southern Wisconsin. This podcast is brought to you by Boehringer Ingelheim. | |
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| Equine Practice is Pretty Good, Part 2 | 31 min 50 sec | Oct 20, 2020 | Still not sure whether being in equine practice is a good thing? AAEP Practice Life host Dr. Mike Pownall chats with three veterinarians who think it's a great thing! Drs. Dorothee Gilmore (Lisbon, New York), Chelsea Luedke (Berthoud, Colorado), and Jeremy Shaba (Lexington, Kentucky), share their tactics for managing demanding clients, understanding the importance of work/life balance, meeting the challenges, and maintaining or reigniting a passion for the profession. | |
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| Equine Telemedicine | 35 min 54 sec | Jul 16, 2020 | With social distancing becoming the (at least temporary) norm, the use and importance of telemedicine -- and the confusion over its value -- has increased. Can it replace traditional hands-on medicine? Can you convince your clients to pay for tele-consults? Join podcast host Dr. Mike Pownall as he chats with Drs. Erica Lacher (Newberry, Florida), Elizabeth Herbert (Gawler, South Australia) and Cris Navas (Kennett Square, Pennsylvania) about their experiences with equine telemedicine and their recommendations for its use. | |
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| Equine Practice is Pretty Good | 30 min 59 sec | Jun 08, 2020 | There have been numerous grim reports about the future of equine veterinary practice. Join host Dr. Mike Pownall as he talks with Drs. Lisa Kivett and Mitchell Rode, who share not only their positive outlook of the equine veterinary profession, but also some tips to help other vets achieve a sustainable work/life balance. | |
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| Top 10 Equine Practice Management Tips During Times of Crisis, with Mike Pownall, DVM, MBA | 19 min 59 sec | Apr 23, 2020 | Business Educator and AAEP Practice Life podcast host Mike Pownall, DVM, MBA, shares ten timely and very useful veterinary practice management tips for times of economic difficulty, including the current COVID-19 crisis. | |
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| Myths and Misconceptions about Veterinary Student Debt | 43 min 23 sec | Feb 24, 2020 | There are many misconceptions and myths about student debt. Podcast host Dr. Mike Pownall investigates how a new veterinarian can afford to be an equine practitioner with guest veterinarians Dr. Robyn Ellerbrock of the University of Georgia, Dr. Mary Kovach of Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice, and Dr. Tony Bartels of the VIN Foundation (https://vinfoundation.org/). | |
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| Developing Young Veterinarians | 38 min 57 sec | Jan 27, 2020 | Podcast host Dr. Mike Pownall joins three participants of the 2019 AAEP Convention's lively "How to Mentor New Grads" table topic. Listen as Drs. Elizabeth Arbittier of the New Bolton Center in Pennsylvania, Luke Bass of Colorado State University, and Caitlin Daly, a solo practitioner in Rockland, Maine, share some advice for new veterinarian graduates looking for their best career, and some advice to those who would hire them. | |
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| Dr. Amy Grice Discusses the AVMA-AAEP Equine Economic Study | 25 min 50 sec | Dec 03, 2019 | Veterinarian and business consultant Dr. Amy Grice gives a brief overview of the AAEP/AVMA Equine Veterinarian Economic Survey and the career challenges it highlights. The report, which offers extensive data about the health of equine practice and the health of those working in the profession, can be found in full at https://aaep.org/resources/avma-aaep-equine-economic-study. | |
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| Developing a Positive Veterinarian-Farrier Relationship | 43 min 38 sec | Sep 13, 2019 | A good working relationship with your clients’ farriers can have a positive impact on the health of the horse, and the health of your practice. Drs. Andrea Dube, Josh Zacharias and Bibi Freer share tips to develop positive vet-to-farrier rapport. Hosted by Dr. Mike Pownall. | |
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| Creating a Shared On Call Network in Your Practice Area | 25 min 34 sec | May 15, 2019 | Learn how sharing emergency coverage with area colleagues can benefit quality of life, professional collegiality and practice stability. Guests are Drs. Amy Bennett, Bibi Freer and Racquel Lindroth. Hosted by Dr. Mike Pownall. | |
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| Top Tech Tools for Equine Practice | 40 min 23 sec | Mar 27, 2019 | Let technology make your practice life easier. Drs. Lisa Kivett and Ernie Martinez share their favorite tech hacks and discuss how they manage everything from texting with clients to after-hours staff communication. Hosted by Dr. Mike Pownall. | |
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| The Veterinarian's Role in Equine Abuse & Neglect Cases | 37 min 07 sec | Dec 10, 2018 | Most veterinary practitioners will be presented at some time with a case of animal abuse, neglect or cruelty. Drs. Lisa Kivett, Clara Mason and Alina Vale discuss strategies for managing these often difficult and complex situations. Hosted by Dr. Mike Pownall. | |
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| I'm a New Associate - Help! | 29 min 06 sec | Sep 25, 2018 | Two recent grads and a seasoned practitioner dispense advice on successfully starting your first associate position as well as tips for welcoming a new graduate to your practice. Guests: Drs. Jenna Donaldson, Zach Loppnow & Ernie Martinez. Hosted by Dr. Mike Pownall. | |
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| Can I Afford to Hire an Associate? | 37 min 53 sec | Aug 15, 2018 | From analyzing your financials to finding the right person, Drs. Miranda Gosselin, Dan Keenan and Lisa Kivett provide direction to practice owners who are considering adding an associate. Hosted by Dr. Mike Pownall. | |
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| Parenthood: Balancing Family Life with Equine Practice | 1 hr 02 min | Nov 07, 2016 | Drs. Amanda House, Ernie Martinez and Gina Tranquillo Shade discuss how they navigate the often-challenging balance of children and career. | |
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| Opening Your Own Equine Practice | 34 min 30 sec | Sep 08, 2016 | Three young veterinarians dispense the lessons they have learned as new practice owners. | |
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| Conversations with New Practitioners | 34 min 10 sec | Jul 29, 2016 | Three new Horse Doctors discuss the challenges and rewards they've experienced during their first year in the profession. | |
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