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The changing face of the profession
The AVMA recognizes diversity within the profession is essential if veterinarians are to fulfill their oath to the public and animals. This photo gallery highlights just a few of the many faces of a profession working to be more inclusive and reflective of the society it serves.
Read the accompanying JAVMA article “The changing face of the profession.”
One-year anniversary
Dr. Evan Morse (right) celebrates the one-year anniversary of joining Dr. David A. Rickards (left) at All Animal Clinic in Cleveland in June 1969.
Photo credit: Photo by Randi Morse
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First patient
Dr. Evan Morse welcomes his first patient in June 1972 at his own new practice, Warrensville Animal Hospital in Warrensville Heights, Ohio.
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Free Animal Clinic Team
The Free Animal Clinic Team co-founded by Drs. David A. Rickards and Evan Morse holds a free clinic in December 1994 in Cleveland.
Photo credit: Photo by Randi Morse
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Tuskegee University SVM classes of 1949 and 1950
Members of the ’49 and ’50 classes of Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine, including Dr. Alfreda J. Webb, the nation's first black female veterinarian.
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Dr. Saul T. Wilson
Dr. Saul T. Wilson, a 1950 Tuskegee University grad, earned several citations for helping eradicate African swine fever from Hispaniola.
Photo credit: Photo by R. Scott Nolen
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Waiting room simulation
A waiting room simulation held at Tuskegee University’s Center for the Study of Human-Animal Interdependent Relationships in November 2009.
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Calf exam
Dr. David McKenzie, an associate professor of large animal medicine at Tuskegee, and a veterinary student evaluate a calf in November 2009.
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Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences
Dr. Joan L. White teaches on common diseases and parasites during a lecture in December 2009 at the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences.
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Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences students outside
Students at the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences stand in a pasture outside the school in December 2009.
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Dr. Evan Morse (right) celebrates the one-year anniversary of joining Dr. David A. Rickards (left) at All Animal Clinic in Cleveland in June 1969.
Photo credit: Photo by Randi Morse
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Dr. Evan Morse welcomes his first patient in June 1972 at his own new practice, Warrensville Animal Hospital in Warrensville Heights, Ohio.
Photo credit: Photo by Randi Morse
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The Free Animal Clinic Team co-founded by Drs. David A. Rickards and Evan Morse holds a free clinic in December 1994 in Cleveland.
Photo credit: Photo by Randi Morse
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Members of the ’49 and ’50 classes of Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine, including Dr. Alfreda J. Webb, the nation's first black female veterinarian.
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Dr. Saul T. Wilson, a 1950 Tuskegee University grad, earned several citations for helping eradicate African swine fever from Hispaniola.
Photo credit: Photo by R. Scott Nolen
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A waiting room simulation held at Tuskegee University’s Center for the Study of Human-Animal Interdependent Relationships in November 2009.
Photo credit: Photo by R. Scott Nolen
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Dr. David McKenzie, an associate professor of large animal medicine at Tuskegee, and a veterinary student evaluate a calf in November 2009.
Photo credit: Photo by R. Scott Nolen
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Dr. Joan L. White teaches on common diseases and parasites during a lecture in December 2009 at the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences.
Photo credit: Photo by Greg Cima
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Students at the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences stand in a pasture outside the school in December 2009.
Photo credit: Photo by Greg Cima
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