Description
Gender balance in the veterinary profession has changed significantly over the last 40 years globally. According to the RCVS, women now account for almost 60% of registered practicing veterinarians and almost 80% of students enrolling in veterinary medicine are women.
However, despite the number of women in the sector, females still encounter a gender pay gap and are underrepresented in certain key and senior roles within the profession, including Directors and Partners. Additionally, a BVA survey conducted in 2017 found that women experience more explicit gender discrimination and are recognised and appreciated less frequently than male colleagues. The continuity of male-led practices, combined with the nature of work, does not allow for a sustainable shift towards more flexible working practices.
In addition to this, levels of stress and burnout are generally higher among women than men in the veterinary profession. The above facts suggest that relying on the female heavy pipeline will not be sufficient to address gender inequality, so what can we do to help?
Join our amazing diverse panel of women to hear engaging discussions on:
- Exploring the importance of allies, mentoring and career development strategies.
- How to encourage more conversations, feel more connected and nurture stronger communities.
- How to grow and champion ourselves as individuals in the industry and within our communities. Get perspectives on these and other timely topics from pioneering women in the field.