Episodes

Thursday Apr 11, 2024
Equitarian Initiative
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
Thursday 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/

Monday Mar 18, 2024
Monday 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.

Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
AAEP Leadership: What's in Store for 2024
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
Tuesday 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.

Friday Jan 26, 2024
Business News Hour Recap
Friday Jan 26, 2024
Friday 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.

Thursday Dec 28, 2023
Clients, Costs, and Communication
Thursday Dec 28, 2023
Thursday 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.

Thursday Dec 28, 2023
Veterinary Practice: Love and Awe
Thursday Dec 28, 2023
Thursday 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.

Monday Nov 20, 2023
What We Love About Equine Practice
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Monday 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.

Monday Oct 23, 2023
Telemedicine Post-Lockdown
Monday Oct 23, 2023
Monday 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.

Monday Sep 25, 2023
Increasing Practice Efficiency with Support Staff
Monday Sep 25, 2023
Monday 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.

Monday Jul 24, 2023
Strategies from the Emergency Coverage Subcommittee
Monday Jul 24, 2023
Monday 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.