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Attention given to disabilities at diversity summit
The Midwest and Southeast biennial summits on diversity were held this past spring at Michigan State University College of Veterinary…
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Certificate programs promote diversity in veterinary medicine
Purdue University began offering programs in diversity and inclusion through the Center of Excellence for Diversity and Inclusion in Veterinary…
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Multicultural VMA to launch, seeks to promote diversity
MCVMA hopes its efforts will bring awareness to underrepresented groups that veterinary medicine is a career option.
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Journey for Teams to help veterinary workplaces incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion
The new Journey for Teams program is under development by the AVMA and the Veterinary Medical Association Executives. Announced at AVMA Convention…
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Tips for making diversity, equity, inclusion a reality in your practice
Dr. Laura Pletz, president of the Women’s Veterinary Leadership Development Initiative, gave the virtual presentation “DEI as Standard Operating…
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How practice managers can recruit, retain diverse staff members
Melody Martinez presented the session, “The Practice Manager’s Guide to Hiring for Equity and Inclusion” on July 18 at AVMA Convention in Denver.…
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Online show highlights multiculturalism
An online program launched this past fall is dedicated to promoting diversity in the veterinary profession.
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Cultural competency program created for students
An online certificate program on diversity and inclusion is being offered for free to some veterinary students.
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AVMA to launch certificate program promoting inclusive workplaces
The Brave Space Certificate Program, set to launch by the end of the year, is a part of several recent AVMA-wide diversity, equity, and inclusion…
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Speaker encourages profession to better resemble public it serves
“Not everyone knows there are veterinarians of color,” said Dr. Priscilla Bowens, a Black veterinarian speaking during the AVMA Veterinary Leadership…
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Mars Veterinary Health invests in employee initiatives
Mars Veterinary Health North America announced a $500 million multiyear commitment to create career advancement opportunities, increase workforce…
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AVMA stands for “respect and dignity” of all members
The AVMA Board of Directors reiterated the Association’s support for diversity and inclusion during its April 7-9 meeting in Schaumburg, Illinois, and…
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Learning from every generation
A new learning module from Journey for Teams provides practical information to help veterinary team members understand, welcome, and learn from people…
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Finding and hiring the best job candidate
Interested in recruitment that will help your organization find the best possible job candidate, giving all applicants equal opportunity? A new…
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AVMA offers online certificate program on workplace well-being
The AVMA launched an online Workplace Wellbeing Certificate Program in early May to connect all members of the veterinary team with resources for…
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What is psychological safety?
Research shows that psychologically safe workplaces contribute to greater wellbeing, better team performance, and improved patient outcomes in…
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Microaggressions: What they are and how to respond
How is saying to someone, “You’re so articulate,” or asking, “Where are you really from?” a potential microaggression? And what should we do when we…
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How a supportive workplace improves team retention
Has your organization considered the connection between workplace culture and employee retention? A new learning module released this month by Journey…
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Fierce competition over veterinary labor
Veterinary practices are competing over a highly sought-after workforce for which work-life balance is more important than practice ownership
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PrideVMC releases document outlining civil rights expectations for transgender, nonbinary people
The Pride Veterinary Medical Community is creating resources to address inequality and inequity in veterinary spaces, including a new Gender Identity…
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Landmark Supreme Court decision protects LGBTQ workers
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in a historic decision that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender workers cannot be fired solely on the basis of…
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Veterinarian employers require innovative solutions to attract, retain staff members
To recruit, hire, and retain in this new environment, says Charlotte Hansen, AVMA assistant director for statistical analysis, employers will need to…
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Speak my language
Across the United States, people speak an estimated 350 different languages. According to Access to Care, a report from the Pet Health Equity Program…
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Advocacy update: Illicit xylazine, retirement saving, and budget wins
What's happening in Washington, D.C., that affects you? The AVMA's Capitol Hill update outlines some of the most recent developments.
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Ableism in veterinary medicine
Veterinary colleges have made efforts to reduce barriers for people with disabilities in veterinary education, but discrimination against and a lack…