Texas Equine Veterinary Association

Since 1979 – Providing veterinary care that improves the health and welfare of the Horse Member, American Association of Equine Practitioners Can the scheduled Prepurchase Examination services change at the actual visit? Yes. Some factors that can modify or change the actual veterinary services performed on-site include: Refusal of the Seller or Seller's Agent to permit performance of a service Exceptionally unruly behavior of the horse Inadequate working conditions Absence of a qualified adult to handle, drive or ride the horse Previously unforeseen or undisclosed medical problems displayed by the patient during the examination such as fever, lameness, etc. The Prospective Buyer's decision to add ancillary diagnostic services (as described above) What will a Prepurchase Examination cost? Before confirming your appointment, we will email you a Veterinary Care Plan (VCP) which describes anticipated fees for the services that you or your Agent discussed with Dr. Werner. As with any veterinary procedure, actual fees associated with a Prepurchase Examination are dependent upon: Which veterinary services you choose to include in the overall Prepurchase Examination Visit; Level of complexity and duration of each procedure and the examination process; Aspects of the supporting diagnostic technology; Environmental conditions on-site and Complications or a patient's response to veterinary procedures. Fees for Prepurchase Examination are payable via credit card. Our Practice Manager will communicate with you about the Prepurchase Examination payment process. How much time is involved in a Prepurchase Examination? In medicine, we cannot know precisely how much time or which services will be required until the actual examination process begins. We schedule a minimum of two hours for Prepurchase Examination. The Prospective Buyer or designated Agent is typically present on-site. However, they may also be reachable via phone during the visit and can speak directly with the doctor to make decisions about the examination. What information is required from a Prospective Buyer and Seller before the visit? We email a Prospective Buyer Agreement and a Veterinary Care Plan (description of proposed services and approximate costs) to the Prospective Buyer. We also email a Seller's Agreement to the Seller to gather a horse's medical history, obtain permission to perform the examination, etc. Completed forms must be returned to our office before the scheduled visit. What if I have additional questions about Prepurchase Examination or Dr. Werner's experience performing Prepurchase Examinations? Please call us at 860.653.5088 to discuss your questions or concerns. Visit our website at www.wernerequine.com for more information about Prepurchase Examinations and Dr. Werner. SPEAKERS: WILLIAM MOYER, DVM, ACVSMR; SAM CROSBY, DVM; HARRY WERNER, VMD 71

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