We cannot develop BIPOC veterinarians overnight nor quickly open a host of veterinary practices in underserved communities. But, we can offer a comprehensive set of tools to the field to reduce harm and create more welcoming experiences for underserved and marginalized communities.

REDI = Racial Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

REDI works outside the traditional framework of DE&I. Often DE&I is performative, done to look as though diversity is the goal. For this reason, DE&I initiatives seldom last long, rarely transfer power to Black, Indigenous, and People of Color [BIPOC], or create systemic and equitable shifts within the organizations that innate them.

Thanks to Maddie’s Fund and Petsmart Charities, CARE is able to offer coursework that helps students look critically at our current and historical failures as it pertains to Racial Equity. CARE seeks to put committed organizations and individuals on a path to greater truth and understanding, and eventually to Action.