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PrideVMC and Zoetis Partner for IG Live Event

Jul 9, 2021 | Diversity & Inclusion, Education, Events, Partners, Pride, Pronouns

Brought to you by PrideVMC Diamond Partner, Zoetis. “I don’t think you can go to Pride without smiling” said Zoetis U.S. colleague Daniel Edge, DVM, MBA, MSc, Director, Medical Affairs for U.S. Petcare, who joined Dr. Dane Whitaker, DVM, MPVM, President, PrideVMC, on...

A Better World

Jun 23, 2021 | Diversity & Inclusion, Pride

Last week we were reminded of the bigotry and hatred that our community has and is still facing. Pride month is a time for celebration and reflection on our roots in protest. The unfortunate events that occurred via a hateful email exchange at Texas A&M University...

Pride Month at VEG

Jun 22, 2021 | Diversity & Inclusion, Education, Partners, Pride, Pronouns

Brought to you by Stiles Foster and PrideVMC Gold Partner VEG VEG is the best place to work if you’re interested in a career in emergency medicine. "Our employees brag about their jobs and their friends are jealous.” This is part of the vision statement at Veterinary...

Bridging the Gap at NVA – Part II

Jun 14, 2021 | Diversity & Inclusion, Education, Partners, Pride, Pronouns

By Kristelle Beecher, MBA National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is continuing the work in our community! Last month, we shared how our inclusion groups have a mission to foster an environment where each person feels comfortable bringing their true selves to work. If...

June 2021 PrideVMC Member Message

Jun 11, 2021 | Diversity & Inclusion, Education, Events, Partners, Pride, Pronouns

Greetings PrideVMC Members, Happy Pride month everyone! One of the most important aspects of Pride month for me is the time to reflect and recognize the origins of pride as a protest. Over fifty years ago, black and brown trans women and queers fought back...

PrideVMC Announces the Gender Identity Bill of Rights

Jun 9, 2021 | Diversity & Inclusion, Education, Pride

PrideVMC San Francisco, CA June 9, 2021 The Pride Veterinary Medical Community (PrideVMC) diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) working group has drafted a gender identity bill of rights as part of a focused effort to address inequality and inequity in veterinary...

celebrate with love, lead with pride

Jun 6, 2021 | Education, Partners, Pride, Pronouns

From PrideVMC Gold Partner, Banfield Pet Hospital Happy PRIDE Month! To kick off PRIDE Month 2021, try this at home: Take a look at your amazing, beautiful, totally original dog or cat… what a life, right? They live every day to its fullest and love you with...

Covetrus Announced as PrideVMC Gold Partner

Jun 3, 2021 | Diversity & Inclusion, Education, Partners, Pride

The Pride Veterinary Medical Community (PrideVMC) is excited to announce a new collaboration with PrideVMC 2021 Gold Partner, Covetrus! “We are excited to announce Covetrus as a new PrideVMC Gold Partner” said Dr. Dane Whitaker (he, him, his), PrideVMC Board...

History Made!

May 28, 2021 | Diversity & Inclusion, Education, Pride

Historic moment! On Wednesday May 26, 2021 White House principal debut press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre became the first openly gay spokeswoman and the first Black woman in 30 years to address journalists on behalf of the president when she took the podium. She...

Merck Animal Health Announced as PrideVMC Gold Partner

May 28, 2021 | Diversity & Inclusion, Education, Partners, Pride

The Pride Veterinary Medical Community (PrideVMC) is excited to announce a new collaboration with PrideVMC 2021 Gold Partner, Merck Animal Health! Dr. Dane Whitaker (he, him, his), PrideVMC Board President shares, “We are very excited to work with the Merck...