Summary: As PRIDE Month comes to a close, we wanted to share our thoughts, experiences, and tips for being a better ally for the veterinary profession’s LBGTQ+ community. Hosts Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, RVT, reveal their experiences and learnings from their own LBGTQ+ advocacy efforts. Dr. Ward shares lessons from his political campaigning, and Beckie reviews how she has grown in her allyship efforts. For more information, check out these excellent resources: BlendVet: www.blend.vet Chapter VIII: Veterinary Inclusion and Intersectionality Initiative: chapterviii.org Diversify Veterinary Medicine Coalition: diversifyvetmed.org “Diversity & Inclusion on Air”: bit.ly/3YULScS Journey for Teams: journeyforteams.org Pawsibilities: pawsibilitiesvetmed.com Vet Med Interconnected organizations: bit.ly/3lz8T7j Other Perspectives on Allyship “Providing a safe place for those in the field to be who they are should be our No. 1 goal.” https://todaysveterinarybusiness.com/other-perspectives-on-allyship-0423/
