From Surviving to Thriving: Disability in the Veterinary World

In this recording, Dr Alex Harrison, Australia’s first profoundly deaf veterinarian, shares his experience with diversity, equity and inclusion, and his focus on reshaping the veterinary future to one where everyone belongs.

✅ Strengths-based success: Learn how using your unique strengths and staying curious can help you thrive from graduation through the decades ahead.
✅ Redefining disability: Hear Alex’s inspiring journey as a profoundly deaf vet and how he’s reshaping the profession through advocacy and inclusion.
✅ Unpacking ableism: Understand how ableism shows up in vet practice and what you can do to challenge it, especially if you’re living with disability, chronic illness or neurodivergence.
✅ Finding your fit: Get practical advice on building your professional identity, finding cultural alignment, and navigating the learning/unlearning curve of your career life.