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    Tips to Get More Out of Your Veterinary Partnership

    Sep 24, 2021 6 minutes
    BY AMY L, GRICE, VMD, MBA

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    There is an evolution taking place in the equine industry. The “gold standard of care” for horses has taken on a whole new meaning with advanced veterinary diagnostics, treatments and preventatives. And the relationship between the horse, the client and the veterinarian is also changing.

    Equine veterinarians today said that they want to feel like not just a part of your team, but a part of the success of your horse. They want to share in your victories just like they share in your worries and sorrows.

    Equine veterinarians are very appreciative of the small things that clients do to express their gratitude for their hard work. Dr. Holly Schmitt of Foxwood Equine Sports Medicine in Lexington, Kentucky, said, “I love hearing that the horses that I work on are doing well in competition. A shout-out on social media always makes my day. We are really invested in how well the horses

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