Hoof Beats

Your Fall Newsletter is ready!  Lots of great info in here, including: Message from Our President San Diego Convention Industry News Scholarship Winners Membership Reports and more! Download the full newsletter HERE...

  The AAEVT/AAEP Virtual Convention is Open for Registration! We would, of course, like to see everyone in person in San Diego but realize that is not always possible. So, we are offering a Virtual Component again this year for those that cannot attend. The Virtual offering will be held the same days as the convention, opening on Wednesday, November 29th and closing on Saturday, December 2nd.  It will have RACE approval for those requiring CE. Due to our wonderful presenters we are offering a few more lectures this year and think you will...

        Every October, in the third week of the month, the veterinary world comes together to celebrate the dedication, hard work, and compassion of veterinary technicians.  The AAEVT chooses to recognize and celebrate our Technicians, Assistant's, Practice Managers and Support Staff throughout the month! Look for upcoming contests to be entered to win some fun prizes, both on Facebook and in our weekly digital publications too! Tell us what your practices are doing to show their support and appreciation.  Inquiring minds want to know....

We are always on the lookout for an enthusiastic member to join our Board as a Regional Contact. Our Regional Contacts are our "Boots on the Ground."  They are the liaisons between our members and our Board keeping both parties abreast of upcoming events, concerns and ideas. If you have an interest in becoming a part of our organization or would like to learn more about it, please reach out to our Regional Director Jlynn Meyer at jmeyer@aaevt.org.  ...

  January 13-17, 2024 Register for VMX by October 30 to attend for $125 and receive your badge by mail.* *U.S. only and excludes exhibitors. Large Animal tracks covering everything from Equine Infection and Inflammation to Farm Animal Symposium. Check the schedule out here AAEVT will have a booth and presence at this meeting.  Come join us in sunny Orlando, Booth #553!   Register for $125!...

Pennsylvania Horse Owners Make Record Gift to The Foundation for the Horse The Foundation for the Horse, the charitable arm of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) and among the leading nonprofits advancing equine health and welfare, has received a $1 million gift from Pennsylvania horse owners and equine enthusiasts Robert “Bob” and Toni Mallet. This is the largest single gift in The Foundation’s 29-year history. The Mallets’ generosity will allow The Foundation to expand its direct care of domestic horses in need and establish new grant opportunities for many years...

Maybe That Lameness is All in the Horse’s Head Marie Rosenthal, MS Modern Equine Vet, Volume 13, Issue 8, 2023 "This is not your classic lameness with the head bobbiness," he said, "and we may end up opening a can of worms as we get into this."  However the work of he and his colleagues point to a link between TMJ inflammation and lameness. He being James L. Carmalt, Ma, VetMB, MVetSc, PhD, FRCVS, DAVBP (Eq), DAVDC (Eq), DACVSMR (Eq), DACVS, a Professor of Equine Surgery, Dentistry, Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation, in the...

  Complimentary mental wellness webinar! RACE Approved, 1.0 CE credits. Four Core Communication Skills webinar for clinics to attend free of charge.  Communication is of vital importance in practice. We utilize it with our team and our clients. While it is essential, it is not always easy. This workshop teaches participants about the 4 core communication skills – non-verbal, open-ended questions, reflective listening and empathy. Share PDF with your customers - enroll a clinic today! October 11th, 2023  12 noon, PST Share with your customer - register here  October 11th, 2023  12 noon, EST Share with your customer - register here  ...

We are excited to share that registration is now open for our AAEVT/AAEP Conference.  If you haven't booked your hotel yet, do it soon as they fill up quickly. We have a lot to offer—including a "Dry Lab" at the convention center this year!  Our President Elect, Travis Otremba, has worked very hard to offer some great labs, so be sure to register early as we do have a maximum attendance of 30 for these labs.  We pride ourselves on not over-booking so that all attendees will have an opportunity to...

X