Everyone Is Welcome Here
At My Neighborhood Vet, we believe that veterinary care should be welcoming and accessible to everyone. As a LGBTQIA+ owned private practice, we celebrate diversity in our team, our clients, and our community, and we are committed to fostering an environment where all people and their pets feel valued and respected.
Our Commitment
- We are proud supporters of the Pride Veterinary Medical Community (PrideVMC) and signatories of the Gender Identity Bill of Rights, affirming our belief that every person deserves to be treated with dignity and equality.
- We encourage our team members to bring their whole selves to work, and we honor the unique backgrounds, cultures, and identities that make our staff who they are.
- Our clinic is inclusive of the LGBTQ+ community, and we embrace a wide spectrum of diversity including ethnicity, language, culture, and life experiences.
In Our Practice
- Several of our team members are bilingual in Spanish, ensuring pet parents can feel understood and supported in their preferred language.
- We provide a safe, welcoming space for all clients and their pets, free of discrimination or bias.
- We continue to educate ourselves and evolve our policies to reflect best practices in diversity, equity, and inclusion.
In Our Community
- Each June, the Pride flags along Lincoln Avenue — right up to our front door — are a visible reminder of our support for LGBTQ+ individuals and families in Lincolnwood and Chicago.
- Our team proudly participates in local Pride events, community initiatives, and celebrations of diversity.
- We support causes and fundraisers that align with our values of inclusion, equity, and compassion.
