Industry gender identity bill receives AVMA, VMAE supportNovember 18, 2022An initiative aimed at eliminating discriminatory practices against transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming individuals in the veterinary profession has received support from two industry associations.
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Diversity, equity, inclusion barriers impact pet ownershipSeptember 12, 2022Finding solutions to remove barriers and expand access to a spectrum of care are among the issues veterinary industry leaders will tackle at an upcoming event, backed by the Veterinary Industry Council (VIC) and the North American Veterinary Community (NAVC).
Improving diversity, inclusion in vetmed requires 'sustained effort'August 16, 2022Enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the veterinary profession is the driving force behind a new initiative from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and Veterinary Medical Association Executives (VMAE).
$175K donation supports diversity, inclusion in vet medDecember 3, 2021Improving diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within the veterinary sphere is the goal of a new round of academic funding, gifted to Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine (TUCVM).
Scholarship, mentoring aims to fill diversity gapsDecember 1, 2020While pet owners represent a diverse population, the same might not be true for those who care for their animals, according to Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM).
Joint effort notes actionable goals to enhance inclusionNovember 23, 2020The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) have formed a new commission to lead a coordinated and comprehensive effort to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within the animal health industry.
Four colleges score top marks for diversityOctober 8, 2020This year, Purdue, LSU, Texas A&M, and OSU’s veterinary schools all set the gold standard for inclusion in higher education.
Staffing shortage threatens health of 75 million pets by 2030September 16, 2020The animal health industry’s critical shortage of veterinarians may leave millions of America’s pets without access to care in the coming decade.
Increased diversity, inclusivity at center of industry-wide challengeJuly 27, 2020The Pet Sustainability Coalition has teamed up with technology platform WeSpire to create a 30-day challenge aimed at inspiring 1,000 small actions to lay the groundwork for long-term DEI improvement.
Associations call for support, respect amid anti-racist protestsJune 3, 2020As anti-racist demonstrations continue to take place around the world, industry associations are stressing the need for mutual support, consideration, and understanding.
