This category focuses on careers, workforce challenges, and professional wellbeing in equine veterinary medicine. Articles explore salary trends, student debt, retention, mental health, mentorship, career progression, and long-term workforce sustainability within equine practice.
Content is written to support equine veterinarians at all stages of their careers, providing practical insight into professional development, career decision-making, and the realities of working in modern equine veterinary medicine.
While many areas of companion animal practice have slowed in today’s economy, demand for equine veterinarians has remained remarkably strong. Across rural America and equestrian hotspots, many practices continue to struggle to recruit qualified clinicians….
There’s a specific kind of silence that only exists in the cabin of a vet truck at 9:00pm on a back-country road. It’s the sound of a “Equine Road Warrior” pushing through another 14-hour day,…
For many, the path to equine practice is linear; for Dr. Gertrud Nijborg, it has been an international evolution defined by adaptability. A 1999 graduate of the world-renowned Utrecht University in the Netherlands, Gertie brought…
Every equine veterinarian knows their job can be dangerous – and the equine veterinarian injury risk is far higher than most people realise. Handling a half-ton animal that may panic or kick is “just part…
BVSc (Hons) MANZCVS (Eq Dentistry) CMAVA DICEVO DAVDC (Equine)Founder, The Equine Practice Company Dr. Olivia James is an internationally recognised equine veterinary dental specialist, educator, and founder, with more than two decades of experience across…
You’ve just told me where you want your career to go. Thank you for sharing your goals and challenges in the questionnaire. Here’s the truth I wish more veterinary professionals heard early in their careers:…
The term Mid-Level Practitioner (MLP) – also called a Veterinary Professional Associate (VPA) – is no longer theoretical in veterinary medicine. In 2025, Colorado became the first U.S. state to formally authorise this role, allowing…
You’ve probably seen the news. A veterinarian caught on video.A public apology.Then silence.Then a body found in Lake Mead, USA. Most headlines will tell you what happened.Almost none are asking why. This wasn’t just one…
In equine veterinary medicine, few topics spark more debate than compensation. From long working hours and on-call nights to the rising cost of education, understanding equine veterinarian salary – what equine veterinarians really earn and…
As equine veterinarians, we dedicate ourselves to a profession that demands both technical expertise and emotional resilience. While salary is undeniably a critical factor in attracting and retaining talented practitioners, it’s clear that non-salary benefits…
As equine veterinarians, our days are consumed by client demands, complex cases, and the endless intricacies of practice management. In the pursuit of excellence, it’s easy to adopt a forward-focused mindset, constantly asking, What’s next?…
Equine veterinary mentorship isn’t just a nice-to-have in equine medicine – it’s a lifeline. For many new graduates stepping into this exciting yet challenging field, the guidance of a seasoned mentor can mean the difference…
As a new equine veterinary graduate, the excitement of finally stepping into your career is unparalleled. After years of intense study and dedication, you’re ready to put your hard-earned skills into practice. For many recent…
The Kristie Morris journey into the equine world wasn’t paved with convenience or family tradition – it was built on grit, determination, and an unwavering love for horses. Growing up in a family without any…
Few individuals in equine veterinary medicine have had a career as impactful and illustrious as Dr Sue Dyson, the Equine Performance Consultant. Renowned globally as a pioneer in the field of equine lameness, Sue’s contributions…