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PrideVMC 2023 Annual Impact Report

Jan 26, 2024 | Advocacy, Diversity & Inclusion, Events, Partners

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...

Zoetis’ Pride Continues to Grow

Dec 20, 2023 | Advocacy, Diversity & Inclusion, Education, Partners, Pride, Pronouns

Brought to you by PrideVMC Diamond Partner Zoetis As we come to the close of 2023 and look forward to spending time with our friends and family, the Zoetis Proud and Welcome (PAW) Colleague Resource Group (CRG) came together to celebrate our successes since our...

Hill’s Supports AIDS Service Foundation of Greater KC

Dec 11, 2023 | Advocacy, Diversity & Inclusion, Partners

Brought to you by PrideVMC Gold Partner, Hill’s Pet Nutrition In observance of World AIDS Day on December 1st, Hill's was proud to support the AIDS Service Foundation of Greater Kansas City, which for more than 30 years has acted to eliminate the stigma, suffering,...

A Privilege and A Responsibility

Dec 6, 2023 | Advocacy, Diversity & Inclusion, Education, Partners

Brought to you by PrideVMC Gold partner VCA Animal Hospitals by Rachelle Turner, LVT (she, her) Being the parent of a transgender child is both a privilege and a responsibility. Being the parent of a transgender child has opened my eyes up to the critical importance...

Welcomed into a Merck Animal Health “Boosted” Community

Nov 7, 2023 | Diversity & Inclusion, Education, Partners

Written by Drs. Meg Warner and Rob Armstrong Brought to you by PrideVMC Gold Partner Merck Animal Health We were introduced to the incredible Boost Leadership Development Program by our manager, Dr. Robert Duquette, a member of the first program cohort in 2022. Boost...

Celebrating Five Fabulous Years

Oct 18, 2023 | Diversity & Inclusion, Education, Partners, Pride

Brought to you by PrideVMC Gold Partner Banfield Pet Hospitals Written by Michelle Slater-Young, M.S. (she/her) Creative Services Manager and Pride Network co-chair Back in 2018, a small group of us dreamed of launching a Banfield Pride Diversity Resource Group (DRG)....

Pride & Allyship: Unleashed & Unstoppable

Oct 2, 2023 | Advocacy, Diversity & Inclusion, Partners, Pride

Brought to you by PrideVMC Gold Partner VCA Animal Hospitals By Katie Reed, CSR, Marketing Director & Referral Coordinator VCA Regional Institute for Vet Emergencies and Referrals I grew up in California, feeling I lived where diversity was accepted. But I come...

Highlighting Our Purpose as Veterinary Professionals During the PrideVMC’s 30th Anniversary Celebration

Sep 6, 2023 | Diversity & Inclusion, Partners, Pride

Brought to you by PrideVMC Gold Partner Merck Animal Health Written by Robert Duquette, BVSc, MRCVS, PhD (he/him), Associate Director, Veterinary Professional Services I was honored to represent Merck Animal Health at PrideVMC’s 30th-anniversary celebration during the...

Nationwide earns 2023 Best Company for Multicultural Women and Best Companies for Diversity recognition

Aug 28, 2023 | Awards, Diversity & Inclusion, Partners

by Jeff Whetzel Brought to you by PrideVMC Gold Partner, Nationwide Nationwide’s commitment to supporting the careers of women of all ethnicities has again earned the company recognition from Seramount as one of the 2023 Best Companies for Multicultural Women. The...

11 Tips for Creating & Cultivating an Employee Resource Group (ERG)

Jul 31, 2023 | Education

Photo cred: N Azevedo, Unsplash Considering starting your own employee resource group (ERG)? Or perhaps you have ERGs that are lacking in employee participation and engagement? If so, read on for 11 tips and 5 handy resources for creating and cultivating active,...