It is no secret that veterinary medicine is among the most homogenous professions in the United States—most veterinary professionals are likely to be White, female, and English speaking. But this representation does not reflect the breadth of veterinary clients. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging affect everything from interpersonal interactions to patient care, making these areas a core priority for the profession to thrive. This 6-part series of articles, written from first-person perspectives in partnership with Pawsibilities Vet Med, highlights essential issues in these areas.
First Generation, Far From Home: Navigating Veterinary Medicine Without a Map
First generation can have many meanings when it comes to higher education but many of the same barriers and struggles, and thus the same solutions, can be shared across definitions.
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Unlocking Potential: The Untapped Power of Immigrant Veterinarians
There are 2 main ways for foreign-trained veterinarians to obtain licensure in the United States, and countless ways to support them, including financial aid and affirmative support of their medical knowledge.
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Starting Late, But Right on Time: Veterinary Medicine as a Later Career
Shifting to veterinary medicine as a later career allows individuals to bring unique skills, aptitudes, and perspectives gained from previous work experiences.
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Leveraging Educational Pipelines to Address Diversity Gaps in Veterinary Medicine
Allies, community support, passion, and dedication are key to closing the socioeconomic achievement gap and attracting and retaining individuals from underrepresented communities in the veterinary industry.