The vet tech advantage: making objective gait analysis part of everyday care

Veterinary technicians play an important role in turning new tools into everyday clinical routines. In this webinar, Dr. Jamie Textor speaks with veterinary technician Jaclyn Gagnon about how Sleip fits into the clinic workflow, how technicians can support consistent use, and how objective gait data can strengthen communication within the veterinary team and with horse owners.

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In this 30-minute informal conversation, Jamie and Jaclyn will discuss how Sleip works, how it is used in Jaclyn’s clinic, and how veterinary technicians can help practices get more value from objective gait analysis.
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What technicians need to know to record horses with Sleip.
How Sleip fits into the clinic’s workflow.
How objective data can improve communication within the care team.
How technicians can support veterinarians, clients and horse welfare.
Practical ways to encourage consistent use across the practice.

Speakers

Vet tech Jaclyn Gagnon, Large Animal Veterinary Assistant, SRH Veterinary Services

‍Jaclyn Gagnon has a broad equine background spanning multiple disciplines and spent 15 years working in equine nutrition before joining SRH Veterinary Services in 2022. At SRH, she works as part of the equine veterinary team while pursuing her AAEVT Certification and developing her interest in equine physical therapy. SRH Veterinary Services is a mixed animal practice serving the North Shore of Boston and Southern New Hampshire. Its large animal practice is predominantly equine, with four veterinarians providing ambulatory care to equine clients.

Dr. Jamie Textor, DVM PhD DACVS DACVSMR, Director of Customer Success North America at Sleip

Jamie Textor is a veterinarian based in Northern California. Her professional experience includes specialty surgical and sports medicine practice in veterinary teaching hospitals as well as sports medicine work in the field. She owned her own practice from 2014-2021. Dr. Textor's perspective emphasizes the importance of real-world interpretation and integration of objective gait analysis techniques into everyday practice.