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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.
The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Small Animal Practice
|September 10, 2024
Summary
Engaging racially diverse teams, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), enhances clinical care and business outcomes. Prioritizing diversity in veterinary technician specialization offers significant benefits beyond ethical considerations.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Healthcare Management
- Sociology in Science
Background:
- Diverse teams bring varied experiences and insights to clinical practice.
- Prioritizing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) is ethically imperative.
- The benefits of engaging Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) in clinical roles extend beyond ethical grounds.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the advantages of racial diversity in clinical specialist roles.
- To explore strategies for engaging BIPOC individuals in veterinary technician specialization.
- To acknowledge and address the challenges in promoting diversity within the veterinary field.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing research and industry data on team diversity.
- Analysis of the link between diversity and patient outcomes.
- Examination of the impact of diversity on business performance metrics.
Main Results:
- Racial diversity in clinical teams correlates with improved patient outcomes.
- Diverse teams contribute to enhanced business performance, including profitability and market expansion.
- Engaging BIPOC individuals in veterinary technician specialization presents multifaceted but surmountable challenges.
Conclusions:
- The strategic engagement of BIPOC individuals in veterinary technician specialization is achievable and beneficial.
- Diversity in veterinary teams offers tangible advantages in clinical care and business success.
- Addressing challenges is key to unlocking the full potential of diverse workforces in veterinary medicine.
Keywords:
Active recruitmentCareer advancementDiversity, equity, inclusion, and belongingMentorshipVeterinary technician specialists
