In my years as an equine practitioner, I have found that having a good idea of the number of horses I will be seeing and the procedures I will be carrying out, and having the client be well prepared for our appointment, was invaluable in making the farm call run smoothly, efficiently and cost effectively. Here are a few tips for how you can prepare for you veterinarian’s visit.
1. Prepare a list of all horses that need to be seen by the veterinarian. Include any concerns or observations you may have about their health that you would like the veterinarian to pay attention to. Next, make your appointment and notify the office as to the number of horses that need to be seen and for what. This will ensure that the appointment slot allots plenty of time to address all issues and the veterinarian brings the right supplies, equipment, medications etc. This kind of preparation will often times remove the need for further visits to finish up all of the work. You may also want to have your horses’ medical records handy in case information about past veterinary visits is needed.