About EPIC
There are numerous buying groups out there. A couple of things set EPIC apart:
EPIC was formed by veterinarians, for veterinarians.
EPIC is structured as a co-op without a profit motive for a third party. Negotiated savings go back to the co-op members, not in someone else’s pocket. The board of directors, all veterinarians who are members of EPIC, generously serve on a volunteer basis. A very small percentage of some of the negotiated agreements goes directly to EPIC, but after the group’s expenses are paid, any additional profits are paid as dividends to members.
Our negotiated agreements focus on:
The best possible price for each of our members, regardless of size and regardless of scope of practice. Single-vet ambulatory practices get the same, top-tier pricing as the larger practices. Sports medicine specialists who don’t buy vaccines get the same pricing on a manufacturer’s pharmaceutical portfolio as those that do;
Keeping things as simple as possible, with best pricing available year-round to get away from the need for large volume orders;
Maximum transparency. It’s important that practice owners know the fine print of pricing agreements up front.
EPIC was formed to allow independently owned practices to remain competitive in the modern equine veterinary industry.
We’re proud to have earned the nickname “the anti-corporate corporate.” EPIC doesn’t dictate what you buy but strives to provide attractive pricing agreements without the corporate strings attached.
Practices of all sizes and scopes have found significant savings through EPIC membership, but EPIC is particularly attractive to smaller practices who may find other buying groups cost- or volume-prohibitive.
Additionally, or potentially of even greater value, is the continuing inventory management training offered to EPIC members and key staff. In addition to annual, in-person conventions, we host monthly webinars on inventory management and control strategy topics such as calculating turnover, understanding purchasing agreements, setting up custom count systems, establishing relevant mins and maxes, and more.
Current Board of Directors
Dr. Shane Baird
Mobile Veterinary Services
Golden, CO
Dr. Miranda Gosselin
Millbrook Equine
Millbrook, NY
Danika Dostal
Executive Director
Dr. Chris Wickliffe
Cascadia Equine Veterinary Clinic
Tangent, OR
Dr. Amanda McCleery
McCleery Equine Veterinary Service
Archer, FL
EquineVetted
Strength in Collaboration: The Formation of EquineVetted
EPIC members don’t just participate in the equine industry — they actively shape its future. For years, veterinary students seeking internships and externships had to rely on word‑of‑mouth, scattered binders of reviews within individual colleges, or informal Facebook groups to understand what different equine practices offered. This patchwork approach left many students without the information they needed to find opportunities that truly matched their goals and expectations. A centralized, trusted database for equine veterinary practice reviews simply didn’t exist.
Recognizing this gap, a group of EPIC members came together to build the solution the industry needed. Their expertise, networks, and cooperative mindset led to the creation of EquineVetted - a member‑built platform designed to bring clarity, transparency, and connection to the next generation of equine veterinarians. It’s a powerful example of what defines EPIC: when our community sees a void, we unite to fill it with integrity, innovation, and collaboration.
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