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Stopping the Pain of Prejudice: The Veterinary Profession Needs to Heal Itself of Biased Behaviors

Culture and People

Stopping the Pain of Prejudice: The Veterinary Profession Needs to Heal Itself of Biased Behaviors

The veterinary profession prides itself on addressing the health and welfare needs of its patients but that’s not always the case with employees. Professionals we talked with pointed out the impacts of these experiences and how change is overdue.

Proactive Personal Pronoun Use: Creating a Culture of Inclusion in Your Practice

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Proactive Personal Pronoun Use: Creating a Culture of Inclusion in Your Practice

Being aware of personal pronouns and the impact that they have on the wellbeing of our coworkers and colleagues helps to create an inclusive culture. Show your community and your coworkers that you support them and value their contribution to the veterinary profession and to the world.

Veterinary Social Workers: Supporting Teams and Clients Through Trauma and Grief

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Veterinary Social Workers: Supporting Teams and Clients Through Trauma and Grief

Stressed veterinary teams and clients can make for a volatile mix. Veterinary social workers provide the coping strategies and healthy communication needed. This professional attends to human needs at the four main intersections of veterinary and social work practice—the link between human and animal violence, grief and loss, animal-assisted interactions, and compassion fatigue and conflict management.

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