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Let’s discuss the barriers and battles for veterinary professionals that are compounded for persons of color. By increasing our awareness (by listening to and honoring lived experiences) of these barriers, we can each contribute to the success of the profession and their role in animal welfare.
With growing shortages in the veterinary field, it strains the ability for animal health and services for pet owners as well as shelter and rescue organizations. Racial inequities are further compounding these challenges in the profession. We can all contribute to positive changes when we increase our own awareness. Join us as we discuss these lived experiences with four brilliant veterinary professionals.
Our co-hosts today:
• Nadia Oseguera-Ramón, California Program Manager, UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program
• Dr. Raye Taylor, CEO/CMO, Taylor Veterinary Services; Vice President, Minnesota Board of Veterinary Medicine
Guest speakers:
• Dr Azalia Boyd, DVM, Boyd Vet Services, drazaliaboyd.com
• Lecia Mata, VA, Natives in VetMed, nativesinvetmed.org
• Dr. Mehnaz (Chumkee) Aziz, DVM, DABVP (Shelter Medicine Practice), Outreach Veterinarian at UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program, sheltermedicine.com
• Jessica Lopez, RVT, Executive Director at The Paw Mission, thepawmission.org
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome Question of the Day
00:49 Camp Maddie Pet Inclusive Housing announcement
02:00 Question of the Day
04:05 Presentation
To access the full agenda and resources from this call or to ask questions of our speakers, visit https://maddies.fund/communityconversations102124
About Community Conversations, hosted by Maddie’s Fund:
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in early 2020, animal sheltering transformed overnight. Foster-based sheltering, home-based employees and volunteers, along with collaboration galvanized our communities. The pandemic, along with social injustice, has motivated our industry to look at how we partner with our communities and confront our own biases. Shelter and rescue staff across the country began talking on a weekly basis, offering support and innovative ideas to do things differently. To learn more about these calls, visit forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations.
Let’s discuss the barriers and battles for veterinary professionals that are compounded for persons of color. By increasing our awareness (by listening to and honoring lived experiences) of these barriers, we can each contribute to the success of the profession and their role in animal welfare.
With growing shortages in the veterinary field, it strains the ability for animal health and services for pet owners as well as shelter and rescue organizations. Racial inequities are further compounding these challenges in the profession. We can all contribute to positive changes when we increase our own awareness. Join us as we discuss these lived experiences with four brilliant veterinary professionals.
Our co-hosts today:
• Nadia Oseguera-Ramón, California Program Manager, UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program
• Dr. Raye Taylor, CEO/CMO, Taylor Veterinary Services; Vice President, Minnesota Board of Veterinary Medicine
Guest speakers:
• Dr Azalia Boyd, DVM, Boyd Vet Services, drazaliaboyd.com
• Lecia Mata, VA, Natives in VetMed, nativesinvetmed.org
• Dr. Mehnaz (Chumkee) Aziz, DVM, DABVP (Shelter Medicine Practice), Outreach Veterinarian at UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program, sheltermedicine.com
• Jessica Lopez, RVT, Executive Director at The Paw Mission, thepawmission.org
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome Question of the Day
00:49 Camp Maddie Pet Inclusive Housing announcement
02:00 Question of the Day
04:05 Presentation
To access the full agenda and resources from this call or to ask questions of our speakers, visit https://maddies.fund/communityconversations102124
About Community Conversations, hosted by Maddie’s Fund:
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in early 2020, animal sheltering transformed overnight. Foster-based sheltering, home-based employees and volunteers, along with collaboration galvanized our communities. The pandemic, along with social injustice, has motivated our industry to look at how we partner with our communities and confront our own biases. Shelter and rescue staff across the country began talking on a weekly basis, offering support and innovative ideas to do things differently. To learn more about these calls, visit forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations.
