Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Veterinary Medicine, Part I, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice: Volume 54-5

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In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest editor Dr. Christina V. Tran brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Veterinary Medicine, Part I. Top experts discuss the challenges and opportunities faced by the veterinary profession in meeting the needs of an increasingly diverse client base. A look back at the history of DEI efforts offers context for the ongoing need for systemic and organizational change. Articles also explore the connection between areas such as veterinary education, practice management, access to care, animal welfare, and leadership development in veterinary medicine through the lens of diversity, equity and inclusion.

• Contains 8 relevant, practice-oriented topics including understanding the why: the need for diversity, equity, and inclusion in veterinary medicine; diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in veterinary education; creating an equitable and inclusive workplace culture; addressing implicit bias in veterinary medicine; creating and inclusive experience for veterinary clients; and more.
• Provides in-depth clinical reviews on diversity, equity, and inclusion in veterinary medicine, offering actionable insights for clinical practice.
• Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

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Understanding the Why: The Need for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Veterinary Medicine
Building a Diverse Pipeline: The Current State of Outreach and Engagement Efforts in Veterinary Medicine
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in Veterinary Education
Recruiting and Retaining a Diverse Veterinary Team
The Owner Will See You Now: The Road to Entrepreneurship for Diverse Veterinarians
The Value of Qualitative Research in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Understanding Implicit Bias and Its Impact in Veterinary Medicine
The Need for Diverse Leadership in Veterinary Medicine
What Does It Mean to Be White in Veterinary Medicine?