Equus Medicus LLC

27/11/2023

03/11/2023

A few weeks late, but it is never the wrong time to appreciate our veterinary nurses/technicians and make sure to give them the credit they deserve!

01/11/2023

Thanks to the American Association of Equine Practitioners for taking the initiative to recognize areas needing improvement within the equine veterinary industry! Remember your support staff too! We are nothing without our Vet techs and Vet nurses!

18/09/2023

https://thehorse.com/features/where-have-all-the-horse-vets-gone/?fbclid=IwAR0VqyJFDE7fNmAnPl52w6HlRcK6Yr_hE0jcPrfpcS2cdftUlFHRyc4RG2k

Equine vets have been leaving the field at staggering rates, and the horse industry is advocating for a more sustainable version of the job.

30/08/2023

https://www.avma.org/blog/chart-month-how-boost-retention?fbclid=IwAR1nncxRrkrvNO7B4WjX5s_0SDbhe8pY-sCVVAMcTcMa0cqifDJ5QtdOfGM

When we asked associate veterinarians whether they would remain at their current organization for the next five years, 64% said they were likely to do so. Three factors influenced the choice. All three involved their direct supervisor.

26/08/2023

Dreams can become goals. Goals can become achievements.
Get your team together, y'all can do this!

24/08/2023

To my colleagues…
I hear your woes
Day and night, with no chance of repose

Your commitment to this calling
Left in mid- air….like a plane stalling

Together we will push for change
These terms, not up for exchange

To save lives we must save our own
Healing like a broken bone

Made from the tears we bled
This is how we save vet med

22/08/2023

Find your team! Teamwork is diversity and inclusivity of members working towards a common goal, vision, and mission. Your team should inspire you, support you, and cultivate opportunities for members to successfully reach their professional goals.

22/08/2023

The American Horse Council’s National Economic Impact Study is the most comprehensive and widely used study of the industry’s contributions to GDP, including employment, equid population, acreage, etc. broken out by sectors (Recreation, Racing, Competitions, and Working Horses).

It is a critical tool, and your input as a horse owner or industry supplier is needed to get the most robust picture of the industry’s contributions. Plus, did you know that just by taking 15 minutes to fill out this survey, you're automatically entered to be awarded one of 10+ prizes?

Scan the QR codes or visit https://horsecouncil.org/economic-impact-study to fill out the survey by Sept. 29.

18/08/2023

It’s difficult for us horse doctors to admit we aren’t superhuman. We’re hardwired to be there for you and your horse whenever you need us. But we’re finally in the midst of an overdue reality check as a profession and admitting that our desire to be available 24/7 isn’t compatible with our own personal health and happiness.

The most significant pain point for many of us is caring for our clients during regular business hours and then being on call for emergencies after hours. If we are a single-doctor or small practice, this traditionally has been the case most nights of the week.

The good news is that the AAEP along with private veterinary practices and veterinary schools are focused on developing new models for emergency care which ease the strain on individual practitioners. This includes the growth of emergency cooperatives where two or more practices in a geographic area work together to share after-hours care, as well as more emergency-only practices and the use of tele-triage services to address client concerns after normal business hours.

As equine veterinarians reevaluate what after-hours care looks like for their practices, we know that the support of our clients is critical to creating a balance that works for both of us. If your horse doctor talks with you about changes in how after-hours care is delivered, we hope you’ll welcome the adjustments, knowing that this evolution of emergency care must take place in order for equine veterinarians to avoid burnout and continue to be available to treat all of our patients. We appreciate our partnership with you, and your horse does too!

13/08/2023

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Send us your stories and experiences (all anonymous) so we can come together and provide sustainable solutions for equine veterinary medicine.

10/08/2023

Back on stride

In my hand, a great athlete once stood
He then became injured, deemed no good

1300 pounds, champion of his class
Here he now stands, wrapped with Surpass

But in our barn, magic will happen
Strategic treatments, unlikely to slacken

If only you knew, of our wands and potions
Persuasive healing, keeps bodies in motion

Hoofbeats on gravel, crisp air on my face
Calm morning breeze, we find the right pace

In our barn, this injury is treatable
Our science and success, thought inconceivable

His partner returns, another ride
Thanks to our team, he is back on stride


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09/08/2023

Yesterday, we highlighted residents and today we are highlighting academic Faculty! https://equusmedicus.blogspot.com/

08/08/2023

This page supports a blog designed to empower young equine veterinarians, equine technicians/nurses, and equine enthusiasts. With > 50% of new equine veterinarians leaving equine practice within 5 years of graduating, the industry is in peril. It is time to acknowledge and breakdown the problems that contribute to equine veterinary burnout- the good, the bad, and the ugly. Lets team up and stand up to bring positive solutions to the table. WE RUN TOGETHER

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