Trupanion Teams Up with Multicultural Veterinary Medical Association to Underscore the Importance of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion within the Veterinary Profession
08 September 2021 - 1:55AM
Trupanion, the leader in medical insurance for pets, has partnered
with the Multicultural Veterinary Medical Association (MCVMA) in
their efforts to raise awareness of the challenges faced by
veterinary professionals. The MCVMA is a non-profit organization
that fosters a community of veterinary professionals from
diverse backgrounds and cultures to create a mutual support network
for its members.
The MCVMA was founded in 2014 to lead veterinary medicine
towards the racial and ethnic diversity, equity, and inclusivity
that the profession needs to serve a multicultural society. In
addition to increasing awareness of veterinary medicine in
underrepresented communities, the MCVMA is collaborating on a
research study that examines the connection between
intersectionality and mental health in the profession.
Trupanion recently launched “TruCuddle,” a fundraising campaign
that champions organizations that empower, support and educate the
veterinary community. As part of that campaign, Trupanion is
partnering with the Multicultural Veterinary Medical Association
and Not One More Vet (NOMV).
Trupanion will donate $250 - to be shared equally by NOMV and
MCVMA - for every new hospital that downloads Trupanion’s payment
solution software when initiated by the TruCuddle campaign. The
campaign will run from June 18 through October 23.
“We need to continue to promote diversity, equity and inclusion
in the veterinary profession and we are proud to be working with
Trupanion and others in our ongoing DEI-focused efforts,” said Dr.
Christina V. Tran, past president and founding board member of the
MCVMA. “Our aim is to create an inclusive space in which
veterinary professionals of diverse backgrounds can network and
educate each other.”
“Trupanion recognizes the key role the MCVMA plays in
contributing to public health and the importance of veterinary
access in all communities,” said Travis Worra, general manager at
Trupanion. “The MCVMA is leading the veterinary profession towards
racial and ethnic diversity, equity, and inclusivity and we are
honored to partner with them in these efforts.”
Trupanion also recently announced its single largest charitable
donation - a commitment to issue over 50,000 shares of stock, which
as of September 6, is worth over $4.5 million to MightyVet in
support of veterinary professionals’ career and well-being.
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About Trupanion Trupanion is a leader in medical
insurance for cats and dogs throughout the United States, Canada
and Australia with over 600,000 pets enrolled. For over two
decades, Trupanion has given pet owners peace of mind so they can
focus on their pet's recovery, not financial stress. Trupanion is
committed to providing pet owners with the highest value in pet
medical insurance with unlimited payouts for the life of their
pets. With its proprietary software, Trupanion is the only provider
with the technology to pay veterinarians directly in minutes at the
time of checkout. Trupanion is listed on NASDAQ under the symbol
"TRUP". The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in
Seattle, WA. Trupanion policies are issued, in the United States,
by its wholly-owned insurance entity American Pet Insurance Company
and, in Canada, by Omega General Insurance Company. Trupanion
Australia is a partnership between Trupanion and Hollard Insurance
Company. For more information, please visit trupanion.com.
About Multicultural Veterinary Medical
AssociationThe Multicultural Veterinary Medical Association
(MCVMA) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded in 2014 to
address the lack of cultural, racial, and ethnic diversity within
the veterinary profession. The Multicultural Veterinary Medical
Association’s vision is to transform the veterinary profession into
one which is inclusive and equitable, where people of
underrepresented races and ethnicities are valued and supported in
their careers resulting in all communities receiving the benefits
of veterinary medicine. Find out more about MCVMA at mcvma.org
Contact: Michael Nank michael.nank@trupanion.com
206.436.9825
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