Effective Equine Care Guide
Effective Equine Care Guide
Use this guide to help you set expectations between your team and clients to provide a rewarding experience for all parties.
Strengthening partnerships with clients in equine practice
The Effective Equine Care Guide is a free resource that veterinary teams can leverage to help foster healthy lines of communication and a positive partnership between staff and horse owners. This comprehensive, single-page guide outlines matching expectations for both veterinary teams and clients. By setting out clear expectations on both sides, it can help you strengthen the veterinary team-client partnership; encourage a supportive, safe, and inclusive environment for all; and thus provide the best possible care for patients. The guide was created in partnership between the AVMA and the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP).
A companion resource is available for companion animal practices: Positive Pet Care Guide
Using the guide
Responding to unmet expectations
Special thanks
This guide was inspired by the Positive Pet Care Guide. Special thanks to the individuals and organizations who collaborated on its development.
Equine medicine: State of the Profession
The AVMA and AAEP also partnered to explore the economics of equine medicine. Discover key trends, including labor and compensation, debt, satisfaction, and more.