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Support Groups
Monthly small-group meetups for neurodivergent vets, nurses, and students — facilitated, confidential, free.
A NON-PROFIT INITIATIVE
A profession that thinks differently, by design.
The Veterinary Neuroinclusion Initiative is building community, mentorship, and practical resources for neurodivergent veterinarians, technicians, and students — so that every brain belongs in the clinic space.
- 1 in 5
- vet professionals identify as neurodivergent
- 24/7
- support for clinics and professionals
- 100%
- research and evidence backed support
"I have finally found an organization that will make positive change in the veterinary industry."
— Dr. M., DVM
Our mission
Veterinary medicine needs every kind of mind.
Autistic, ADHD, dyslexic, and otherwise neurodivergent veterinary professionals bring pattern recognition, empathy, and rigor the profession depends on — yet too often they work in environments built for one kind of nervous system.
We exist to change that. Through peer community, accommodation toolkits, and faculty partnerships, we make veterinary education and practice somewhere neurodivergent people can stay, grow, and lead.
By and for
Every program is shaped by neurodivergent veterinary professionals themselves.
Practical
We publish research backed procedures built specifically to foster more inclusive environments.
Affirming
Difference is not deficit. We start there, and we end there.
What we do
Four programs, one quiet goal: nobody leaves the field because of how their brain works.
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Mentorship Match
Pairing professionals with mentors who've walked the road, from working at they're first clinic to preparing for board exams.
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Clinic Accommodation Training
Working with practices to redesign shifts, communication, and onboarding for less turnover and employee success.
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Partnership
Assisting vet school faculty on supporting neurodivergent learners.
Resources
Things you can read today and use tomorrow.
- BLOGLearn more →
Disclosure in the veterinary practice
When, what, and how — written by us for you.
- ToolkitLearn more →
The neuroinclusive clinic checklist
A two-page audit covering sensory load, scheduling, and team communication.
- SUPPORTLearn more →
Support options for ND veterinary proffessionals
Not interested in support groups? We got you covered with other options.
- RESEARCHLearn more →
What the facts actually say
Curated research on ND professionals, outcomes, and retention.
Get involved
Help us make veterinary medicine a profession that everyone gets to stay in.
We're a small, member-led nonprofit. Your time, money, or partnership directly funds the next generation of neurodivergent veterinary professionals and promotes positive environments.
Donate
Every gift funds support, mentorship stipends, and accommodation research.
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Clinics, schools, and associations — let's redesign the workplace together.
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