A Systems-Approach to Addressing the US Rural Veterinarian Shortage Through Collaborative Problem-Solving Training
Lauren Lewis Cline1, Rosslyn Biggs1, Jodie S Butler1
1Department of Agricultural Education, Communications and Leadership, Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma, USA.
Abstract:
The shortage of rural veterinarians in the United States poses significant challenges to food security, public health, and the agricultural economy. This article explores two systems-based training strategies to address this issue through two case studies: the Integrated Beef Cattle Program (IBCP) in the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) at Oklahoma State University (OSU) and the development of adaptive leadership and collaborative problem-solving capacity among rural veterinarians at Pat Dye Clinics. Grounded in Heifetz et al.'s (2009) adaptive leadership framework and Kirton's (2011) Adaption-Innovation Theory (A-I theory), these initiatives demonstrate how leadership development and cognitive diversity can enhance recruitment, retention, and resilience in rural veterinary practice. Findings suggest that integrating leadership learning in veterinary education and professional development can serve as a critical leverage point for systemic change.
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