Taking a Stand by Sitting Out CE - Stephen Cital, RVT, VTS Speaks Out

Published: July 13, 2022, 12:45 p.m.

b'A frequent guest on the podcast, Stephen Cital RVT, RLAT, SRA, CVPP, VTS- LAM (Res. Anesthesia), recently caused a bit of controversy on vet med social media by taking a very public stand against continuing education conferences held in states harboring laws against women\\u2019s and LGBTQ+ rights and other social injustices. Stephen decided to \\u201csit out\\u201d or boycott speaking at these events, resulting in considerable online chatter. This week, in an exclusive interview, we\\u2019re thrilled to bring you his side of the story and why it matters to all of us.\\n\\nHosts Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, RVT review Stephen\\u2019s actions, discuss both the support and criticisms he has received, and practical steps we can all take to stand up for the things we believe in.\\n\\nViewfinders, this is an important conversation on a topic that many, including us, may find uncomfortable at times. We think it\\u2019s important to openly (and civilly) address this issue as a profession and hope this sparks conversation - and action - in your world.\\n\\nA huge thanks to Stephen for joining us and bravely sharing his story.\\n\\nLink to Stephen\\u2019s LinkedIn post: https://bit.ly/3o5zTJj\\n\\nLink the Facebook post discussed in the podcast: https://bit.ly/3NY9EPP\\n\\nveterinaryviewfinder@gmail.com\\n@veterinaryviewfinder'