A practical guide to what evidence-based exotic animal medicine looks like out in practice. Whether you are seeing exotic species in a busy private practice, university teaching hospital, or the ER, it’s important to know where to quickly find the best evidence for the case in front of you. Geared towards recent graduates and students, a wide variety of topics will be covered in this session, from tips for efficiently accessing the literature to a review of the most helpful textbooks and evidence summaries geared towards exotic animal clinicians. This session will give new practitioners the tools to feel more assured in their clinical decisions and guidance on setting good habits early on in their careers.