‘SNL’ Star Kenan Thompson Is Working To Increase Diversity In The Veterinary Field
Kenan Thompson has been an iconic voice in the comedy world for decades. Now, on Nov. 10, the “Saturday Night Live” star is taking his ...
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Posted — UpdatedThe role is a special one for Thompson because he is using this platform — alongside Banfield Pet Hospital, an international pet healthcare company — to encourage more diversity in the veterinary field.
Research from Banfield Pet Hospital shows that nearly 90% of veterinarians identify as white. To help combat this lack of diversity, Banfield has formed a partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America to encourage kids from underrepresented communities to learn more about veterinary medicine.
“They really care about what they do. And it’s showing in the fact that they’re taking the initiative to bring people into the field,” Thompson said of Banfield. “They could just, you know, keep their hospitals running and keep things the way they are, but they want to spread wings and be more inclusive, and I’m all about that.”
Interested students can apply on Oct. 27, which is National Mentoring Day. The internship will take place over six to 10 weeks during the summer of 2022.
Watch Kenan Thompson working with the Banfield Pet Hospital and the Boys & Girls Club in this YouTube video:
How inspiring!
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