Advocacy Archives - Pride Veterinary Medical Community

An Open Letter to the Veterinary Profession

May 12, 2025

To our colleagues in veterinary medicine, For over 32 years, the Pride Veterinary Medical Community (PrideVMC) has remained steadfast in our mission of creating a better world for the LGBTQ+ veterinary community. Our vision is a profession where LGBTQ+ individuals are...

LGBTQ+ Allyship in 5 Steps

Apr 23, 2025

To our LGBTQ+ members, colleagues, friends, and family – we love you, support you, and are here for you! To LGBTQ+ allies – we need you. In this critical moment, as LGBTQ+ rights are under attack, we need allies to stand with us, speak out, and take...

Celebrating Diversity: Inside BluePearl’s Associate Resource Groups

Feb 18, 2025

Brought to you by PrideVMC Titanium Partner – MarsVH: BluePearl Advancement in the veterinary field does not happen from just one way of thinking. At BluePearl, we know that true medical innovation happens when people of different perspectives put their heads...

PrideVMC 2024 Annual Impact Report

Jan 13, 2025

PrideVMC Mission and Purpose The mission of PrideVMC is to create a better world for the LGBTQ+ veterinary community. The purpose of our annual report is to inform our membership of progress against our strategic pillars and priorities. PrideVMC Vision An empowered...

In the Moment Planning for the Veterinary Profession

Nov 11, 2024

You are likely familiar with Project 2025, a conservative policy plan put together for the second term of Mr. Trump’s presidency. This plan calls for sweeping anti-LGBTQ+ executive action and coordinated legislation during the early days of the administration....

Meet L Herman, He/Him, BS Biology, ALAT

Nov 4, 2024

PrideVMC Spotlight: Meet L Herman, He/Him, BS Biology, ALAT! Your role in #vetmed? I work as a Quality Control Animal Care Technician at Merck Animal Health Your walk-in song? Blueneck by Chris Housman ️‍In what way have you been impacted by the current...