The New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA) is
celebrating the incredible diversity of people who make up
its profession as part of today’s World Veterinary Day
2023.
This year’s global theme promotes diversity,
equity, and inclusiveness within the international
veterinary workforce. Here in Aotearoa, the NZVA has
encouraged veterinarians to share their personal career
stories to highlight the many different people and roles
that are represented across the industry. This includes, but
is not limited to, veterinarians from a wide range of
countries and cultures, members of the LGBTQI+ community,
people living with disabilities and neurodiversity, those
who are at different stages of their career, and vets
working both in clinical and non-clinical roles. Some of
their stories are available at https://nzva.org.nz/public/vet-career/wvd2023
NZVA
Chief Executive Officer Kevin Bryant says a diverse
workforce provides opportunities for professionals to learn
from one another and encourages a safe environment where
veterinarians can thrive. “Veterinarians with a range of
different backgrounds and experiences are part of our
communities. They are working in clinics across the country
– from tiny rural towns to big central practices – and they
are all dedicated to delivering the best care possible for
animals and their owners.”
Promoting the diversity in
Aotearoa New Zealand’s veterinary profession supports the
NZVA’s vision of a vibrant and diverse industry that is
inclusive and collegial.
This World Veterinary Day is
even more special for Aotearoa New Zealand, given that 2023
is the NZVA’s 100th anniversary. Centenary celebrations
are taking place throughout the year and will be centred
around the NZVA’s annual conference in June. To read more
about the centenary visit https://nzva.org.nz/centenary/
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