AVMA’s Council on Education Cites Federal Pressure in Controversial Decision to Eliminate Diversity Reporting Requirements

In a move that has sent ripples through the veterinary education community, the American Veterinary Medical Association’s (AVMA) Council on Education (COE) announced on March 19, 2025, that veterinary colleges will no longer be required to report on or comply with accreditation standards related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).​ As women now comprise over 60% of veterinarians, and more than 85% of veterinary students, the Council on Education's rollback of diversity, equity, and inclusion requirements raises questions about the profession's commitment to inclusivit