Pride VMC

Pride VMC The mission of PrideVMC create is to a better world for the LGBTQ+ veterinary community. Join us!
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Our vision is an empowered LGBTQ+ veterinary community that embraces wellbeing by being their authentic selves. PrideVMC serves veterinarians, veterinary technicians and veterinary students, of all sexual orientations and gender identities, and their allies, through community development, professional advocacy, and personal empowerment.

PrideVMC is hosting an informal Happy Hour meetup in Charlotte on September 5, 2024. If you are local to Charlotte and/o...
30/08/2024

PrideVMC is hosting an informal Happy Hour meetup in Charlotte on September 5, 2024. If you are local to Charlotte and/or are attending the VHMA conference - you are welcome! Cohosts include incoming PrideVMC Board Member Dr. Ashlea Tenorio (she, they) and CEO Dr. Mia Cary (she, her).

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PrideVMC Happy Hour
Thursday, September 5 @ 7:30-9:00pm ET
City Lights Rooftop Lounge
Le Méridien Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

No RSVP is necessary, just show up and bring a friend!

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Bookmark our public calendar for the latest updates on our events and activities:
https://buff.ly/2Fzwbor

Are you enraged about the slow rate of positive change in our world? Are you enraged by all of the anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric ...
27/08/2024

Are you enraged about the slow rate of positive change in our world? Are you enraged by all of the anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric and legislative activity? Are you enraged that in many communities Black lives still do not matter? Our country and democracy are stronger when we all vote.
If you are enraged - register to vote, know your next opportunity to vote, and VOTE!

https://buff.ly/3LWQclz

Mark your calendars: 9/8 is the first annual  ! Be part of the movement happening nationwide to promote the 988 Su***de ...
24/08/2024

Mark your calendars: 9/8 is the first annual ! Be part of the movement happening nationwide to promote the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline and mental health support. Find more information about 988 Day and how you can get involved: https://buff.ly/3XhyeDc

Happy Friday to you and cheers to all of our year-round Partners!🏳️‍⚧️🐾🤟🏿🤟🏼🤟🏾🐾🏳️‍🌈ICYMI: Please be sure you are register...
23/08/2024

Happy Friday to you and cheers to all of our year-round Partners!

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ICYMI: Please be sure you are registered to vote. And when the time comes, VOTE.

We are grateful for our Partners’ support and collaboration, which fuel our work. Thank you for investing in , , and throughout the veterinary community and supporting our mission of creating a better world for the LGBTQ+ veterinary community!

💙Titanium Partner💙
Mars Veterinary Health (Banfield, BluePearl, and VCA)

💜Diamond Partners💜
Boehringer Ingelheim
Zoetis

💛Gold Partners💛
Covetrus
Ethos Veterinary Health
Hill’s Pet Nutrition
Merck Animal Health
NVA
Nationwide Insurance
Nestlé Purina
Simply Done Tech Solutions
VEG

💚Emerald Partners💚
Heartland Veterinary Partners
Hound
MedVet
Petco
Rarebreed Veterinary Partners
Roo
The Social DVM
Western Veterinary Partners

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We call on all members of the veterinary profession (individuals and organizations) to recognize the existence, humanity, and worth of transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming people in our profession. Please continue this journey with us by signing on to support PrideVMC’s Gender Identity Bill of Rights by completing the signatory form on the GIBOR landing page and in our bio.

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Visit our public calendar for upcoming events and activities:
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Are you angry about the rate of positive change in our world? Are you angry that the marginalized are still marginalized...
20/08/2024

Are you angry about the rate of positive change in our world? Are you angry that the marginalized are still marginalized?
Our country and democracy are stronger when we all vote.
If you are angry - register to vote, know your next opportunity to vote, and VOTE!

https://buff.ly/3LWQclz

Thanks to an initiative led by PrideSVMC student leaders, we have pronoun stethoscope clips available on our website as ...
18/08/2024

Thanks to an initiative led by PrideSVMC student leaders, we have pronoun stethoscope clips available on our website as a donation gift.

The next batch of clips will ship Sept 1 so orders your now!

All profits from clip purchases go to PrideSVMC, the student-led arm of PrideVMC, to support student-led initiatives.

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NB: Clips ship quarterly on April 1, June 1, September 1, and December 1.

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The PrideVMC LGBTQ+ Veterinary Directory is a searchable resource for anyone looking for LGBTQ+ friendly veterinarians, ...
17/08/2024

The PrideVMC LGBTQ+ Veterinary Directory is a searchable resource for anyone looking for LGBTQ+ friendly veterinarians, veterinary technicians, businesses, and organizations. PrideVMC members are welcome to participate in the directory. To do so contact [email protected].

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LGBTQ+ mental health support and su***de prevention resources - please share!  And remember, asking for help is a sign o...
17/08/2024

LGBTQ+ mental health support and su***de prevention resources - please share! And remember, asking for help is a sign of strength.

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New opportunities have been posted on the PrideVMC job board including a Veterinary Sales Manager position in Los Angele...
16/08/2024

New opportunities have been posted on the PrideVMC job board including a Veterinary Sales Manager position in Los Angeles with PrideVMC Partner Nestlé Purina.

Check out all the details, including links to several of our Titanium, Diamond, and Gold Partners’ career resource centers with even more opportunities!

https://buff.ly/3iT0NiR

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ACLU: Mapping Attacks on LGBTQ+ Rights in U.S. State Legislatures🏳️‍🌈Bookmark🏳️‍⚧️Share🏳️‍🌈Email/call your state and nat...
16/08/2024

ACLU: Mapping Attacks on LGBTQ+ Rights in U.S. State Legislatures

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🏳️‍⚧️Share
🏳️‍🌈Email/call your state and national congressional reps
🏳️‍⚧️Vote

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In the last few years states have advanced a record number of bills that attack LGBTQ rights, especially transgender youth. The ACLU is tracking these attacks and working with our national network of affiliates to support LGBTQ people everywhere.

The theme of the 57th Annual AABP Conference is “Challenging the Norm”.  Count us IN!🏳️‍⚧️🐄🐮🐄🏳️‍🌈PrideVMC will have a bo...
15/08/2024

The theme of the 57th Annual AABP Conference is “Challenging the Norm”. Count us IN!

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PrideVMC will have a booth in the exhibit hall and is hosting a PrideVMC Happy Hour on Thursday, September 12 @ 7:30-9:00pm ET, Hyatt Room Union D, Columbus, OH. We hope to see you at the booth and the happy hour meetup, everyone is welcome!

PrideVMC is hosting an informal Happy Hour on September 7 in St. Louis, MO ! If you are local to St. Louis and/or attend...
15/08/2024

PrideVMC is hosting an informal Happy Hour on September 7 in St. Louis, MO ! If you are local to St. Louis and/or attending IVECCS 2024 - you are welcome!

Event cohosts include PrideVMC Treasurer Erin Spencer M.Ed, CVT, VTS(ECC), CEO Dr. Mia Cary, and member Dr. Kemba Marshall.

PrideVMC Happy Hour
Saturday, September 7 @ 5:00-6:00pm CT
The Over/Under Bar & Grill
911 Washington Ave.
St. Louis, MO

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No RSVP is necessary, just show up and bring a friend!

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Bookmark our public calendar for the latest updates on our events and activities:
https://buff.ly/2Fzwbor

PrideVMC is hosting an informal Happy Hour meetup in Charlotte on September 5, 2024. If you are local to Charlotte and/o...
14/08/2024

PrideVMC is hosting an informal Happy Hour meetup in Charlotte on September 5, 2024. If you are local to Charlotte and/or are attending the VHMA conference - you are welcome!

Cohosts include incoming PrideVMC Board Member Dr. Ashlea Tenorio (she, they) and CEO Dr. Mia Cary (she, her).

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PrideVMC Happy Hour
Thursday, September 5 @ 7:30-9:00pm ET
City Lights Rooftop Lounge
Le Méridien Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

No RSVP is necessary just show up and if you wish, bring a friend!

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Bookmark our public calendar for the latest updates on our events and activities:

https://pridevmc.org/calendar/

Are you frustrated by the rate of positive change in our world? Are you frustrated that there is not yet equity for all?...
13/08/2024

Are you frustrated by the rate of positive change in our world? Are you frustrated that there is not yet equity for all?
Our country and democracy are stronger when we all vote.
If you are frustrated - register to vote, know your next opportunity to vote, and !
https://buff.ly/3LWQclz

Hello  ! If you want to be a force for positive change please consider attending the November  DEIW Summit it Atlanta. B...
12/08/2024

Hello ! If you want to be a force for positive change please consider attending the November DEIW Summit it Atlanta. Be sure to register soon as space is limited.

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Registration is now open for AVMA's first DEIW Summit - an event that is also the first of its kind in veterinary medicine!

Join us in Atlanta this November and come away with a greater understanding of how DEI and wellbeing intersect—and actionable ways to support veterinary professionals and the workplaces where we operate.

Link to register in our story.

New opportunities have been posted on the PrideVMC job board including Companion Animal Sales positions with PrideVMC Pa...
10/08/2024

New opportunities have been posted on the PrideVMC job board including Companion Animal Sales positions with PrideVMC Partner Merck Animal Health.

Check out all the details, including links to several of our Titanium, Diamond, and Gold Partners’ career resource centers with even more opportunities!

https://buff.ly/3iT0NiR

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ICYMI: Updates from the PrideVMC annual meeting on June 22 in Austin, Texas
09/08/2024

ICYMI: Updates from the PrideVMC annual meeting on June 22 in Austin, Texas

The Pride Veterinary Medical Community (PrideVMC) presented its Leadership Award, conducted business, and seated new officials at its annual meeting on June 22 in Austin, Texas.

Happy Friday to you and cheers to all of our year-round Partners!🏳️‍⚧️🐾🤟🏿🤟🏼🤟🏾🐾🏳️‍🌈We are grateful for our Partners’ supp...
09/08/2024

Happy Friday to you and cheers to all of our year-round Partners!

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We are grateful for our Partners’ support and collaboration, which fuel our work. Thank you for investing in , , and throughout the veterinary community and supporting our mission of creating a better world for the LGBTQ+ veterinary community!

💙Titanium Partner💙
Mars Veterinary Health (Banfield, BluePearl, and VCA)

💜Diamond Partners💜
Boehringer Ingelheim
Zoetis

💛Gold Partners💛
Covetrus
Ethos Veterinary Health
Hill’s Pet Nutrition
Merck Animal Health
NVA
Nationwide Insurance
Nestlé Purina
Simply Done Tech Solutions
VEG

💚Emerald Partners💚
Heartland Veterinary Partners
Hound
MedVet
Petco
Rarebreed Veterinary Partners
Roo
The Social DVM
Western Veterinary Partners

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We call on all members of the veterinary profession (individuals and organizations) to recognize the existence, humanity, and worth of transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming people in our profession. Please continue this journey with us by signing on to support PrideVMC’s Gender Identity Bill of Rights by completing the signatory form on the GIBOR landing page and in our bio.

buff.ly/3TRUxfs

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PrideVMC is hosting a contingent for 2025 World Pride Washington, DC. If you'd like to be on the email list to learn mor...
09/08/2024

PrideVMC is hosting a contingent for 2025 World Pride Washington, DC. If you'd like to be on the email list to learn more about what PrideVMC is planning for World Pride 2025, please complete the form linked below and in the QR code.

Note there are new details being added to the World Pride website on a routine basis including the addition of a march and rally on June 8, 2025.

AND we are SUPER excited about a possible event to support local unhoused folks with pets on June 6, 2025 in collaboration with our friends at The Street Dog Coalition, HABRI, AVMA, AAVMC, DCVMA, and beyond.

PrideVMC will cover the parade registration fee for those who join us. Participants will be responsible for their own travel and lodging. Hotels & Private rentals are going fast, if you're interested in attending, please begin making reservations asap.

Reach out to the fabulous Annie at [email protected] with questions.

Check the PrideVMC public calendar, PrideVMC.org, for event updates and link to the interest form.

PrideVMC World Pride Interest Form:
https://buff.ly/3W946rM

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Did you know PrideVMC has an events calendar on our website to keep our members and the vet med community updated on the...
08/08/2024

Did you know PrideVMC has an events calendar on our website to keep our members and the vet med community updated on the latest and greatest? We do!

We have many 2024 events and activities posted there including our in-person conference presence, so check it out!

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PrideVMC's mission is to create a better world for the LGBTQIA+ veterinary community that embraces wellbeing by being their authentic selves.

Did you know August 8 is not only  , but also International  !  ‘Tis true!😻New resources have been added to the PrideVMC...
08/08/2024

Did you know August 8 is not only , but also International ! ‘Tis true!

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New resources have been added to the PrideVMC Allyship Toolkit. Check it out via the link below.

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PrideVMC Members - this is for you!We have spots for two people to serve as PrideVMC booth champs at AAEP 2024, Dec 7-11...
08/08/2024

PrideVMC Members - this is for you!

We have spots for two people to serve as PrideVMC booth champs at AAEP 2024, Dec 7-11 in Orlando.

You will receive conference registration and funds to cover your travel expenses. If you are interested, please contact Annie at [email protected] and fill out the form linked below.

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Booth Champion Interest Form:
https://buff.ly/3LWDsh1

AAEP 2024:
https://buff.ly/2lQu4zq

Are you ready to have some FUN?!? Join PrideVMC and exhibit with us! We're currently planning to exhibit at the following conferences in 2024: VMX (Orlando, Jan 13-17, 2024) - 4 booth champions AASV (Nashville, Feb 24-27, 2024) - 2 booth champions AVMA Convention (Austin, TX, June 21-25, 2024) - 4 b...

Cheers to our historic and current working (WG) members!  We appreciate the time and energy you have invested in PrideVM...
07/08/2024

Cheers to our historic and current working (WG) members! We appreciate the time and energy you have invested in PrideVMC.

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PrideVMC WGs:
Advocacy
Education
Member Engagement & Support
Student Empowerment & Support
Strategic Partnerships
Ad hoc

If you are interested in learning more about our WGs and/or signing up, please complete the WG interest form linked below and on our public calendar or contact Annie at [email protected].

We welcome your participation in one or more WG!

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Alarm to Action🏳️‍⚧️💪🏾💪🏻💪🏿🏳️‍🌈Please read the Alarm to Action press release linked below and in our bio, and follow the ...
07/08/2024

Alarm to Action

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Please read the Alarm to Action press release linked below and in our bio, and follow the 7 steps to be part of the solution.

Step 1: Vote
Step 2: Contact Your Representatives
Step 3: Educate
Step 4: Create Safe, Brave Spaces
Step 5: Outreach
Step 6: Partner & Collaborate
Step 7: Create Contingency Plans

Read on (link also in bio):
https://buff.ly/432aXGp

PrideVMC Spotlight: Maria Avila (she/her)!🐾Your role in  ? I currently work at Zoetis as a Learning Enablement Partner i...
06/08/2024

PrideVMC Spotlight: Maria Avila (she/her)!

🐾Your role in ?
I currently work at Zoetis as a Learning Enablement Partner in our Learning & Development for the Diagnostics Business. I help train new hire colleagues and managers. In addition, I proudly serve as the President of our colleague resource group, the Differently-abled Neurodiversity Alliance (DNA). I have a strong passion for inclusivity and diversity in the workplace and the effects it has on welcoming our new hire colleagues to our organization.

👌🏾Why is proactively sharing pronouns important?
The number 1 reason I believe sharing our pronouns can be important is because it shows respect for people's identities and helps cultivate an inclusive environment and avoid assumptions.

🎶Your walk-in song?
I have to go with my girl Mariah Carey- "Fantasy". Here's a fun fact, I love Mariah so much, she was the first artist I sang karaoke to as a kid on stage at our county fair!

🏳️‍⚧️In what way have you been impacted by the current unprecedented and horrific anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and rhetoric?
I personally haven't been impacted, however I have friends and co-workers that are directly impacted and I share in their concerns. To see my friends with LGBTQ children concerned about what the future may look like for their children and the effect this has on the community today, especially when monumental strides have been made and to feel this may be threatened is horrifying!

❤️What solutions and safeguards have you, or do you plan to, implement in response to anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric and legislation?
I believe we all have an opportunity to stand up for justice, equality, inclusivity and supporting diversity in our communities matter! Personally, it's a mission of mine as President of DNA to create a safe haven for colleagues, caregivers and allies to share and learn more about ways we can make these changes, create awareness and lead to acceptance. For me, protecting LGBTQ differently-abled and/or neurodivergents has to be discussed and be made a priority.

🏳️‍🌈How have you been impacted by ?
I am new to PrideVMC, but have heard and read about many inspirational stories. Creating an inclusive culture in veterinary medicine is essential to the success of our industry because it will empower our community by helping them be their authentic selves.

👍🏾👍🏿👍Why are activities important to you?
Pride-related activities are important because they help create a platform for individuals to express their identities freely and advocate for their rights. Education is critical and will help foster better understanding. Our DNA CRG made it a priority to celebrate Disability Pride Month in our recent Newsletter and shared a Netflix documentary, "Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution" that highlights the experience of disabled teenagers of Camp Jened in the 1970s and their subsequent activism in the disability rights movement. These activities and the impact they may have on legislation are the monuments of new beginnings.

🎉Is there anything related to National Coming Out Day (Oct 11) that you would like to share?
I am fortunate to learn from many of my colleagues and friends about what it's like to come out. For example, as a mother of neurodivergent and differently-abled children, it has opened my eyes to the full spectrum of differences and how we can better equip ourselves as support systems for our communities. I have learned there are many challenges for an individual to come out as LGBTQ on top of having to consider sharing a diagnosis of an invisible disability, which only compounds the challenges. Many have difficulties navigating the workplace dynamic and ways of communicating. There are challenges in their personal relationships, learning how to better communicate their needs and intentions. If up to 20% of the world's population has a disability (whether visible or invisible), maybe up to 20% of LGBTQ in the veterinary community has a disability as well? My hope is we can support them as well!

💪🏿💪🏾💪🏻In what way do you think allies are important to any marginalized group?
In my personal experience, creating allyship helps to give a voice to the marginalized community. Actively sharing stories when my family experiences more inclusive and respectful environments will always be a priority of my lifetime. Allyship, builds strong communities and helps create fair treatment and opportunities for everyone.

💗Favorite ?
My favorite quote is, "You are what you do, not what you say you will do!" It's such a powerful statement and emphasizes the importance of actions over words. True character and intentions are reflected in what we do, rather than the promises. And this quote applies to allyship because it's not just about supporting others; it's about taking action to create meaningful change. It requires ongoing effort, self-reflection, and a commitment to learning and growing.

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Who is PrideVMC?🏳️‍⚧️🐾🏳️‍🌈The mission of the Pride Veterinary Medical Community (PrideVMC) is to create a better world f...
05/08/2024

Who is PrideVMC?

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The mission of the Pride Veterinary Medical Community (PrideVMC) is to create a better world for the LGBTQ+ veterinary community. We do so by striving to foster acceptance and inclusivity for people of all s*xual orientations, gender identities, and gender presentations within the veterinary medical profession and community.

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We fight discrimination, build collaborative networks, and support LGBTQ+ veterinary students through mentorship and scholarship programs. PrideVMC membership is open to the entire animal health and veterinary community regardless of role, race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship status, s*x, gender identity or expression, s*xual orientation, age, disability, or military status. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤

Visit https://pridevmc.org/ to learn more and to join us. Allies are welcome!

PrideVMC's mission is to create a better world for the LGBTQIA+ veterinary community that embraces wellbeing by being their authentic selves.

Drag PAC Fights for LGBTQ+ Rights in CongressThe organization includes famous faces like Jinkx Monsoon.
03/08/2024

Drag PAC Fights for LGBTQ+ Rights in Congress

The organization includes famous faces like Jinkx Monsoon.

LGBTQ+ rights are under attack, especially those of trans people, as 47 of the more than 500 bills targeting them this year have been signed into law, according to the independent research organization Trans Legislation Tracker. Activists haven’t given up the cause, even after years of steady, vit...

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