Nicola Parry, BSc, MSc, BVSc, DACVP

Despite the known benefits of having pets, immunocompromised individuals are still told that owning animals could be dangerous for them. Public health veterinarian Audrey Ruple begs to differ.

One school dean believes there are moral issues involved in increasing access to veterinary schools for underrepresented groups, but also educational, societal and business benefits with increasing diversity.