Strategies To Promote Relationships Between Veterinarians and Primarily Spanish Speaking Communities

Location: Online (Canvas)
Category: Veterinary Students
Cost: Free
Language: Spanish

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Strategies To Promote Relationships Between Veterinarians and Primarily Spanish Speaking Communities -- Estrategias Para Promover Relaciones Entre Veterinarios y Communities Hispanohablantes

This presentation, delivered in Spanish for Spanish-speaking DVM students, explores barriers to veterinary care in primarily Spanish-speaking communities. It addresses historical underrepresentation in the profession, cultural and linguistic challenges, and broader obstacles to care—ranging from clinic-level issues to socioeconomic and systemic factors.

The session emphasizes the importance of building meaningful relationships with clients and communities, reflecting on current engagement, and collaborating with stakeholders to improve access. Participants will also receive a resource guide with Spanish-language texts, courses, client handouts, and community connections to help reduce barriers and enhance care for Spanish-speaking clients and their pets.

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify potential causes and root factors contributing to limited access to veterinary care in primarily Spanish-speaking communities.
2. Reflect on ongoing efforts to improve access and consider additional ways to enhance care for these communities.
3. Gain practical tools and resources to better serve immigrant Latino communities and support equitable access to veterinary care.

Instructors

Yaneli Gutierrez DVM

Dr. Yaneli Gutierrez grew up in the San Gabriel Valley/East Los Angeles with a love for animals and a desire to improve access to veterinary care in underserved communities. She is a graduate of Foothill College’s Veterinary Technician program and the University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine. She brings experience from animal rescues, GP/ER clinics, wildlife care, and low-cost community medicine. She recently completed a shelter internship at San Diego Humane Society and is excited to continue her work in shelter and community medicine with the San Diego Department of Animal Services.

SPECIAL GRATITUDE

Thank you to the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine's Spanish Program Fund for their generous support in making this Spanish-delivered lecture session available to current DVM students.