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Diversifying the Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) Pipeline
Stephen Niño Cital1, Camia Tonge2
1Department of Neurobiology, HHMI at Stanford University, 299 Campus Drive, Stanford, CA 94305, USA; Remedy Veterinary Specialists, San Francisco, CA, USA.
Abstract:
Teams composed of racially diverse individuals from varied backgrounds offer broader experiences, insights, and methods in clinical approaches, communication, and may offer cultural familiarity to clients. Prioritizing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging on ethical grounds is essential, but the advantages of engaging Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color (BIPOC) individuals in clinical specialist roles surpass ethical considerations alone. Research and industry data show a clear link between team diversity and better patient outcomes and business performance, notably in profitability and market expansion. How to engage BIPOC individuals in pursuing veterinary technician specialization, along with its challenges are multifaceted but achievable.
