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Four students weigh in on diversity, equity, and inclusion in veterinary school, and share their own unique journey to veterinary medicine.

In this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast, second-year veterinary student Mariacamila Garcia Estrella reflects on her journey as a Latinx veterinary student and discusses recent efforts to educate veterinary students about Latinx culture and the Spanish language.

Banfield Pet Hospital announces its plan to increase the pipeline of veterinary professionals and to tackle diversity, equity, and inclusion issues.

All recipients received an AABP Veterinary Student Recognition Award and shared $90,000 in scholarship funds.

The demand for equity, diversity, and inclusion is being heard throughout the nation. In the veterinary profession, affinity groups are demanding less talk and more action.

Pawsibilities connects individuals from underrepresented groups and offers mentorship opportunities.

The long-running organization is partnering with its student-run arm, Pride Student VMC, to create scholarship and mentorship opportunities.

Registration is now open for our November Fetch dvm360 virtual conference, which combines 3 of our exclusive annual live events: Fetch Indianapolis, Fetch San Diego, and the Atlantic Coast Veterinary Conference.

In this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast, Dr. Christman is joined by veterinary neurosurgeon Dr. Antonio Bowens, who shares his journey to becoming a traveling neurologist.

During the opening keynote at the AVMA Virtual Convention last month, a financial expert discussed the true meaning of wealth and the importance of self-care in achieving success.

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One veterinary student explains why establishing veterinary medicine programs at historically black colleges and universities (HBCU) is key to addressing systemic racism within the profession.

Kentucky is the 45th US jurisdiction to accept the certification for licensure from the Program for the Assessment of Veterinary Education Equivalence.

A veterinary student shares some of the challenges he faced with virtual learning and social isolation during the pandemic.

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A third-year veterinary student shares the upside to starting clinical rotations during COVID-19.

We welcome you to apply for our new veterinary student ambassador program. One student will be selected from each AVMA-accredited school.

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Florida now accepts the Program for the Assessment of Veterinary Education Equivalence (PAVE) Certificate as part of the license process for international veterinary students.

A first-year veterinary student shares the harsh realities and silver linings of living in a foreign country during COVID-19.

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In Episode 3 of The Vet Blast Podcast, Dr. Christman talks with veterinary student Chris Hollingsworth about how and when he discovered his passion for veterinary medicine, and why diversity and inclusion is so important in the profession.

More than 1,600 people have signed a petition demanding that the AVMA address systemic racism throughout the veterinary profession.

In Episode 2 of The Vet Blast Podcast, Dr. Adam Christman and Marie Bucko talk about the impact of COVID-19 on veterinary students, and how veterinary practice will change moving forward

Wading through the murky waters of what it means to be an at-will employee and what you should look for in your employment agreement.

Congratulations to the class of 2020! As you prepare to enter the workforce, consider these tips to make your job search more fruitful.

LVMA co-founder Juan Orjuela aims to help increase representation of the Latinx community in the veterinary profession, and provide resources and mentorship to students.

Danny Sack, DVM, offers some tips to help new veterinary students navigate their most challenging year of veterinary school.

The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine will offer a comparative biomedical master’s program online starting this fall.