Vet Candy Magazine, March 2022

Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination. A world that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated.  International Women’s Day is March 8th and the goal is to raise awareness against bias and take action for equality.  That’s something that we need a lot of in our profession.  In 2017, for the first time in history, women finally became the majority in the veterinary field. Today, the AVMA says that 2/3 of all veterinarians are exclusively small animal practioners; of these, 63% are female. Women also make up 85% of all veterinary students, while veterinary technicians are about 90% female. Sadly, although women outnumber men in the veterinary field, they are still underrepresented in higher management roles. This month, we are celebrating Dr. Christine Royal, the AVP of Companion Animal and Equine Business at Merck Animal Health.  Dr. Christine is a woman who has taken the reins and proved her worth in a male dominated industry, shaping the world for the women that will come after her. In this issue, you can read more about her journey and how she wants to use her success to elevate others. We love you for listening! ▷ LET’S BECOME FRIENDS!!  🔥Subscribe to our YouTub channel : https://tinyurl.com/zctkzy8  🔥Join the Vet Candy Circle at https://www.myvetcandy.com​/circle 🔥Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/myvetcandy​ 🔥Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/petcandy_life 🔥Get our merch!! 100% proceeds go to charity!   #veterinary #vetmed #veterinarymedicine #technology #animalhealth #vetstudents #breakthebias