How Do You Find A Good Equine Veterinarian?
It’s easy to find a veterinarian who treats horses, ponies, donkeys and other equines. All you have to do is look in an online directory like the one listed in the Resources section or ask equine-owning friends. The challenge is choosing a good veterinarian to whom you can entrust the hooved members of your family. With the following steps, you can separate the mediocre vets from those with the knowledge and experience to make them stand out as a truly good choice. Discuss the extent of the veterinarian’s experience with the type of equine you own. Most equine vets are familiar with horses but not necessarily with other equines. If you have a less common animal, like a mule or miniature donkey, there are differences in their physiology that require special expertise. It can be a challenge to find a vet with the right knowledge for those species. Ask the veterinarian if she is a member of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) or another professional association. In its
