ABOUT OUR PRACTICE

OUR TEAM

Dr Tyler McGill smiling and standing next to 2 brown horses reaching their noses toward him

Dr. Tyler McGill, DVM, MS

Doctor Tyler is a native of St. Johnsbury, Vermont. After completing his pre-veterinary studies at UVM, he earned his MS in Animal Nutrition as well as his DVM at Virginia Tech. He moved back to Vermont in 2017 to practice as an associate at a large animal practice. In 2023, he founded Three Rivers Equine Veterinary Service to better serve the equine community of Northern and Central Vermont. Tyler's approach to equine medicine centers around preventative health, with special emphasis on dentistry, nutrition, and hoof care. At Three Rivers Equine Vet, Dr. Tyler hopes to help advance the equine community of Vermont through client education and collaboration with other equine professionals including farriers and veterinary specialists. Outside of veterinary medicine, Tyler and his wife can be found on adventures with their dogs and horses, cooking, mountain biking, and tending to their ever-expanding plots of flowers and pumpkins. 

OUR POLICIES

The Veterinary Client Patient Relationship

The veterinary client-patient relationship (VCPR) is the foundation of compassionate and effective care for our patients. At its core, it embodies trust, communication, and collaboration between veterinarians, clients, and their equine companions. This relationship involves thorough discussions about the horse's health, medical history, and treatment options.

A VCPR is present when all of the following requirements are met:

  1. Responsibility: The veterinarian is responsible for making clinical decisions about the patient's health, and the client agrees to follow the veterinarian's instructions.

  2. Knowledge and Diagnosis: The veterinarian must have enough information about the patient to make a preliminary diagnosis. This comes from examining the patient or making timely visits to where the patient is cared for.

  3. Availability: The veterinarian must be available for follow-up evaluations and must arrange for emergency coverage and ongoing care.

  4. Oversight: The veterinarian oversees the treatment, ensures compliance, and monitors the outcome.

  5. Records: Patient records are kept up to date.

To learn more about the VCPR, please visit the American Veterinary Medical Association site here.