Resources for DACVO Members on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
Welcome to our new DEI website for DACVO members to provide educational resources. These materials have been compiled by our members working on the ACVO DEI effort.
Ad Hoc, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
Provides resources on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) for our members and works to incorporate mindfulness on diversity and inclusion into the fabric of our specialty college. The committee also acts as the liaison with other veterinary profession organizations on the topics of DEI to further develop our understanding and respect of DEI issues.
DEFINITIONS
DEI Definition:
DEI stands for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Diversity is the presence of differences within a group. Equity is the process of ensuring that processes and programs are impartial, fair and provide equal possible outcomes for every individual. Inclusion is the practice of ensuring that people feel a sense of belonging in the professional organization.
Definition of Diversity:
Diversity is the presence of differences within a given setting. In a professional organization, that can mean differences in race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age and socioeconomic class.
Definition of Equity:
Equity is the act of ensuring that processes and programs are impartial, fair and provide equal possible outcomes for every individual.
Definition of Inclusion:
Inclusion is the practice of ensuring that people feel a sense of belonging in the professional organization. This means that every ACVO member feels comfortable and supported by the organization when it comes to being their authentic selves.
WEBSITE RESOURCES
Diversity and Inclusion in Veterinary Medicine, American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
Diversity, American Association of Veterinary Medical College (AAVMC)
Multicultural Veterinary Medical Association (MCVMA)
Diversity Veterinary Medicine Coalition
Journey: A Guide for Advancing DEI in Veterinary Medicine (developed by Veterinary Medical Association Executives)
VIDEO RESOURCES
Diversity & Inclusion On Air by AAVMC - Conversations about Diversity, Inclusion & Veterinary Medicine
Podcasts DEI in Veterinary Medicine by Fully Vetted (produced and presented by the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association staff)
Focus on Diversity and belonging by My Veterinary Life (produced by the AVMA)
READING RESOURCES
Books
Blind Spot: Hidden Biases of Good People by Mahzarin Banakji, Harvard psychology professor and by Anthony Greenwald, University of Washington psychology professor
Biased: Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice that Shapes What We See, Think and Do by Jennifer J. Eberhardt, Stanford University psychology professor
Racism without Racists: Color-Blind Racism and the Persistence of Racial Inequality in America by Eduardo Bonilla-Silva, Duke University sociology professor
Navigating Diversity and Inclusion in Veterinary Medicine by Lisa Greenhill, AVMA associate director
Articles
“Embracing Diversity in Veterinary Medicine” in Today’s Veterinary Practice
“List of Black diplomates sparks discussion, action” in AVMA News
CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES ON DEI TRAINING - Earn MOC credits with DEI training!
Purdue Certificate Program on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Veterinary Medicine
Brave Space Certificate Program - AVMA Axon
AFFINITY GROUPS (in alphabetical order)
Groups of people who are bonded by a under-represented common identity like race or sexual orientation, etc. As a supportive network, you don’t have to explain who you are so you can be proud of and celebrate who you are.
Association of Asian Veterinary Medical Professionals (AAVMP)
American Association of Veterinarians of Indian Origin (AAVIO)
Latinx Veterinary Medical Association (LVMA)
National Association for Black Veterinarians
Pride Veterinary Medical Community (Pride VMC)
Women’s Veterinary Leadership Development Initiative (WVLDI)
OUTREACH for youth mentorship
Veterinarians as One Inclusive Community for Empowerment (VOICE)
Pawsibilities – a platform designed to connect individuals from underrepresented backgrounds interested in the veterinary profession to both opportunities available and to potential mentors
Interested in serving on the ACVO DEI Committee? Submit a volunteer form, which is shared with the committee chair to determine new committee members.