{"product_id":"diversity-equity-and-inclusion-in-veterinary-medicine-isbn-9781394217083","title":"Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Veterinary Medicine","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn insightful discussion of DEI and its application to a wide variety of real-world veterinary settings\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Veterinary Medicine\u003c\/i\u003e takes a broad approach to the concept of DEI, delivering a practical discussion of effective strategies for applying diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices within the veterinary setting. Written by a diverse set of voices, the book provides a comprehensive understanding of DEI as it relates to veterinary medicine. Arranged from A to Z, the 26 chapters discuss important concepts in DEI, with actionable advice for how to incorporate DEI into the practice of veterinary medicine. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe chapters define the concepts, explain why each concept is important to veterinary medicine, and give practical examples of how to apply the concepts in the real world. Each chapter stands on its own and can be approached individually but taken together these chapters expand the boundaries of DEI into topics that are both familiar and novel. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders will also find: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A thorough introduction to the concept of access to care and one health medicine through the lens of DEI\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Comprehensive explorations of equity, intersectionality, justice, representation, and other central DEI concepts that impact the veterinary profession’s ability to benefit society\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Practical discussions of how unconscious bias and cultural competency impact both client and team interactions impacting patient care\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e In-depth examinations of specific community engagement, including First Nation, queer, and neurodiverse communities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Veterinary Medicine\u003c\/i\u003e is an invaluable resource for practicing veterinarians, veterinary technicians, veterinary practice managers, other veterinary professionals, veterinary students, veterinary technician students, and anyone involved with animal health. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eList of Contributors xix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xxi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter A Access to Veterinary Care: A Gateway to Family Health and Social Equity 1\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eMichael J. Blackwell\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccess to Veterinary Care: A Family and Community Affair 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSocial Responsibility of Healthcare Professions 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAction Steps: Building a One Health Interprofessional System 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter B Belonging: “Finding Home: Navigating the Landscape of Belonging” 13\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eSandra Dawkins Sue Knoblaugh and Rustin Moore\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is Belonging? 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Power of Belonging 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Do We Create a Sense of Belonging in the Workplace –and within the Veterinary Workplace? 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnconscious Bias 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHiring Practices 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransparent and Fair Processes 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOnboarding Practices 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunication and Feedback 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmployee Resource Groups and Affinity Networks 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating Safe and Inclusive Workplaces 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExample: Reimagining the Visual Representation of Our Past Present and Future 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdditional Resources 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003echapter c Cultural Competence and Cultural Humility in Veterinary Medicine 23\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eZenithson Ng and Adesola Odunayo\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCultural Competence 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCultural Humility 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShift to Embracing Cultural Humility 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplication of Cultural Humility in Clinical Veterinary Practice 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplication of Cultural Humility in the Workplace 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusions 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter D Diversity 35\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eCristina Risco and Carlos A. Risco\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiversity Defined 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSo What? Why Does Diversity Matter in Veterinary Medicine and Society at Large? 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNow What? How Do We Engage With an Increasingly Diverse Clientele and Clinical Workforce in the Interest of Improved Animal Care? 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCultural Humility through Critical Consciousness 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter E Emotional Intelligence 41\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eJoelle A. Murchison\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is Emotional Intelligence? 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSigns of Emotional Intelligence 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImpact of Emotional Intelligence 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Four Es 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExposure 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExperience 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEducation 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmpathy 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging Interactions 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePause 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmpathize and Ask 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnhancing Your EI Capability 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking in a Diverse and Inclusive Society 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImpact of the COVID- 19 Pandemic 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking the Connection Between EI and Diversity 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAffirmative Introspection 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelf- Governance 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntercultural Literacy 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSocial Architecting 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Responsibility in Veterinary Medicine 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAVMA Policy on Diversity and Inclusion 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmotional Intelligence and Leadership 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtecting Your Emotional State While Engaging in Patient Care 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter F First Nations 55\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eEvelyn Galban\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFirst Nations 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTerminology 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Refer to Native American People 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentity and Recognition 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlood Quantum 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCertificate Degree of Indian Blood 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTribal Enrollment 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNatives in Education 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNatives in Medicine 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndigenous Knowledge in Veterinary Education 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccess to Care 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmbedded Educational Initiatives 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNative American Veterinary Association (NAVA) and Other Allyship Examples 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInclusivity of Native American People in Veterinary Medicine 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrange Shirt Day 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndigenous Peoples’ Day 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNational Native American Heritage Month 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Your Physical Space Inviting 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Diverse Cultural Norms 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCultural Sensitivity in Consultation and Collaboration 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRepresentation and Visibility 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScenario: Event Planning and Land Acknowledgment Requests 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBetter Request Using Knowledge and Understanding 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBest Response with Cultural Sensitivity and Engagement 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter G Gender 67\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eErika Lin- Hendel\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContent Warning 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResources 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGender What it is and What it isn’t 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSituation: The Veterinary Field Must Actively Support Reproductive Healthcare 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScenario: Institutional Hierarchy Creates Opportunities for Abuse 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScenario: Modeling Consent Invitation and Communication–Based Culture With Nongendered Assumptions Can Be Powerful Beyond the Immediate Situation 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDedication 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter H Historically Black Colleges and Universities 81\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eRuby Perry and Olga Bolden- Tiller\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImpact of the HBCU 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSchools and Colleges of Veterinary Medicine: The Origin Story of Land- Grant Institutions (LGIs) 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfrican Americans in Veterinary Medicine 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeveraging Partnerships to Develop a More Diverse and Inclusive Veterinary Profession 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter I Intersectionality 93\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eBriana D. Jones\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFirst a Walk in My Shoes 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Defines Intersectionality? 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy is Intersectionality Important in Veterinary Medicine? 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplying Intersectionality in Veterinary Establishments and Institutions 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter J Justice 103\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eIran Brown\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJustice and the Wage Gap 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Wage Gap in Professional Tennis 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Wage Gap in Professional Soccer 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFederal Law and the Wage Gap 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Wage Gap and Individual Practices 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Wage Gap and Clinical Scenarios 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter K Kindness 115\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eMia Cary\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Kindness? 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKindness Defined 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKindness Impact 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImproved Self- Evaluations 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImproved Well- being 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncreased Self- Esteem and Fulfillment 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCultivating Kindness – The How 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKindness Toolkit 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Time Is Now 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary and Next Steps 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter L Listen 125\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eKemba L. Marshall\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat They Didn’t Teach in Veterinary School 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTurns Out It Is Not Just Me 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControlling What I Can Control 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMy Prep Work Before the Classroom Listening Assignment 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Classroom Listening Assignment Begins 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Are Your Beliefs? 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Are Your Customs? 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Are Your Traditions? 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is Your Life Like? 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Are You Treated in This Country? 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Franklin Taught Me 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLessons Learned 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinal Thoughts 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter M Multiculturalism 137\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eOdette Doest\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s Culture Got to Do With Veterinary Medicine? 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLanguage and Other Cultural Expressions 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Brief Review of Cultural Literature from Human Medicine 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractical Cultural Veterinary Realities 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Royal Bon Voyage 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting It All Together in Practice 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter N Neurodiversity 147\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eRob Best\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNeuro- What- Isity? 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNeurodiversity in the Workplace 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Best” Practices 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecruiting and Interviewing 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBonus Tips 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNeuroinclusive Culture 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Future 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter O Veterinary Medicine and One Health 163\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eSharon L. Deem\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is One Health? 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHistorical Perspective of One Health 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePresent Momentum 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVeterinarians and Veterinary Profession as One Health Practitioners 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePersonal Examples of Veterinary Medicine in One Health 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBringing One Health and Deai to Your Practice 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter P Psychological Safety 171\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eElizabeth Strand and Chesney Ward\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is Psychological Safety? 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMedical Settings 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePower Dynamics 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeam Conflict 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMental Health Well- Being and Burnout 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Example 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Q Queer 181\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eEwan Wolff Melody Martínez and Dane Whitaker\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction (What?) 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLGBTQ+ History in Veterinary Medicine 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDemographics\/Facts\/Stats 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Does It Mean to Be Queer in Veterinary Medicine? (Now What?) 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScenarios 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHomophobia Scenario Supervisor 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransphobia Scenario Transition 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefinitions and a Clinical Ace\/Aro Scenario 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransphobia Scenario 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntersex Discrimination Scenario 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscussion (So What Now?) 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter R Representation 193\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eIndya Woods\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRepresentation 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFive Practices that Create a More Inclusive Workplace 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncreased Diversity and Inclusion at the Executive Level 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamine Your Practice and Commit to Change 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefine Your Diversity Priorities Based on What Drives Your Growth 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTarget Your Diversity Efforts to Local Circumstances 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvocate For Diversity Within The Veterinary Profession 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter S Systemic 201\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eAshlee Canty and Allen Cannedy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSystemic Applications in Veterinary Medicine 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVeterinary Recruitment 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVeterinary Admission 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVeterinary Retention 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVeterinary Financial Support 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSystemic Issues in Veterinary Private Practice 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter T Tokenism 215\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eMichael Bailey\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction: What Is Tokenism? 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Diversify a Homogeneous Organization? 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTokenism Exploits Employees 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTokenism in Patient Engagement 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Toll of Tokenization in Medical Residencies 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTokenism Breeds Imposter Syndrome 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTokenism Cements Stereotypical Views 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow the Tokenized Are Set Up to Fail 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdverse Effects of Tokenism Personal and Organization 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Avoid Tokenism 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWays to Begin Mitigating Tokenism 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter U Unconscious Bias 229\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eHarold Davis and Theresa L. Cosper- Roberts\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is Unconscious Bias? 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSo What? Why is Unconscious Bias Important to Veterinary Medicine? 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnconscious Bias Has Ramifications on Clinical Decision- Making Process\/Patient Care 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnconscious Bias Has Ramifications on Admission to Veterinary Schools and Colleges 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnconscious Bias Has Ramifications in the Workplace 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNow What? Identifying and Understanding Unconscious Bias in Our World 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBias in Clinical Decision- Making and Patient Care 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractically Speaking How Do We Combat Biases? 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractically Speaking How Do We Combat Biases? 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNow What? Addressing Bias in Veterinary School Admissions Processes 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFictional Veterinary Academic Setting Scenario 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNow What? Addressing Unconscious Bias in the Workplace 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorkplace Bias Scenario 1 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorkplace Bias Scenario 2 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBias in an Veterinary Technology Educational Setting Scenario 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNow What? Mitigating Your Own Unconscious Bias 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Your Own Unconscious Bias 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActing Like a Camera to Differentiate Observation from Interpretation 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReflecting on How Bias Affect Us 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognize People That Shape Who We Are 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognize Sources That Perpetuate Bias 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpanding Your Community and Perspective to Disrupt Bias 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Impact of Unconscious Bias on Our Lives 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter V Values 245\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eJames Pritchett\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction to Values 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eValues in Action 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eValues Correlated to DEI 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding Trust in Order to Center Values 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncluding as an Action That Builds Trust 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCatalyzing Change to (Re)Center Values 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppreciation as the Mechanism for Sustaining and Scaling 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Might You Create a Thoughtful Appreciation Strategy? 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter W Welcoming 253\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eMonica Dixon Perry\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Receptionist\/Customer Service Representative (CSR) Team 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Technical Team 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Associate Veterinarian Team 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractical Tips to Create a More Welcoming Experience 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReference 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter X Xenacious 265\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eTierra Price\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining Xenacious 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy is Veterinary Medicine in Need of Change? 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Evolution of Veterinary Medicine 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Do You Know When to Make a Change? 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing Xenacious in Vet Med 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScenario #1 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScenario #2 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Response 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Better Response 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn Even Better Response 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Y You 275\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eKemba L. Marshall\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe State of Vet Med 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeadership is a Choice Not a Title 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Dynamics of Conflict 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging Conflict 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Can You Do Now? 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Z Zero- Sum Game 285\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eKemba L. Marshall\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction – “Somebody’s Gotta Win; Somebody’s Gotta Lose” 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImplications of Zero- Sum Game Bias 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe State of Veterinary Medicine 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMitigating Zero- Sum Bias 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSimilarity 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpedience 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExperience 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDistance 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSafety 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfterword 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 299\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe editor\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKemba Marshall, MPH, DVM, DABVP (Avian Medicine), SHRM-CP,\u003c\/b\u003e is the CEO of KLMDVM Consulting LLC and is based in St. Louis, Missouri, USA.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn insightful discussion of DEI and its application to a wide variety of real-world veterinary settings\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Veterinary Medicine\u003c\/i\u003e takes a broad approach to the concept of DEI, delivering a practical discussion of effective strategies for applying diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices within the veterinary setting. Written by a diverse set of voices, the book provides a comprehensive understanding of DEI as it relates to veterinary medicine. Arranged from A to Z, the 26 chapters discuss important concepts in DEI, with actionable advice for how to incorporate DEI into the practice of veterinary medicine. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe chapters define the concepts, explain why each concept is important to veterinary medicine, and give practical examples of how to apply the concepts in the real world. 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