AVMA policy on diversity and inclusion

Periodically, the American Veterinary Medical Association’s policies are up for review and veterinarians have the opportunity to comment on these policies. We would love to hear your feedback on the AVMA’s policies so we can integrate your comments when we submit our commentary. Few veterinarians comment on these policies so it is a great opportunity to allow our perspectives to be heard.

Please have a look at other comments Our Honor veterinarians have sent to the AVMA regarding their policies.

• Food Safety Policy Comment by Dr. Crystal Heath

• Food Safety Policy Comment by Dr. Gwendolen Reyes-Illg

AVMA policy on diversity and inclusion

(Link to the AVMA’s policy on diversity and inclusion)

**if you are an AVMA member we encourage you to submit your comments via the above link.

The current policy states:

The AVMA is committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the profession of veterinary medicine so that we can best serve the animals, the public, and our members. Our goal is to mirror the growing diversity of the communities we serve and to promote an understanding of their varied needs. To this end, we are committed to actively promoting and maintaining diversity and inclusion in our membership, leadership, and organization, and educating our members regarding the value of diversity and inclusion. This commitment embraces the value of the many areas of the veterinary profession, and the value of our members' and their clients' varied backgrounds, including but not limited to race; ethnicity; physical and mental abilities; gender; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; parental, marital, or pregnancy status; religious or political beliefs; military or veteran status; and geographic, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds.