Meet Some of Our Mentors!

MentorVet has a growing community of hundreds of mentors that work to support our mentees. See below to learn more about some of these amazing veterinary mentors!

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MentorVet Mentor Spotlight: Kristen Turner, DVM

Kristen Turner, DVM, is one of our amazing mentors for MentorVet Leap! Kristen offers wonderful guidance and honesty on how to evolve within the vet industry. Please read below her thoughts on mentorship and her inspiring journey as an exotic vet consultant.

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December 2023 MentorVet Mentor of the Month: Stephanie Crowe, DVM

Dr. Stephanie Crowe, DVM, has been with MentorVet since the early days! She was one of our very first mentors to come on board in 2021. Stephanie is extremely kind and compassionate. She has been dedicated to supporting early-career veterinarians throughout her whole career. We are so honored to have her a part of our mentoring community. Read below her thoughts about mentoring and her values in vet med. She shares so much wisdom and relatable advice for others in this profession!

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November 2023 MentorVet Tech Mentor of the Month: Shannon Thompson, RVT

Shannon Thompson, RVT, is a fabulous MentorVet Tech mentor. As a part of her over 30 years experience vet med, she is the former CEO of RVTTC and was an author/contributor for the 2023 AAHA VT Utilization Guidelines. Read below some of her personal insight on mentoring and why she wants to be a part of this community! We are so grateful for her!

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July 2023 MentorVet Tech Mentor of the Month: Jennifer Serling CVT, RVT, BVSc, AAS, VTES

Jennifer Serling is a wonderful MentorVet Tech mentor. Her current mentee recently shared, “My one-on-one mentor is amazing! I feel like I was paired with the perfect individual. She has offered me much advice that I am implementing in my career. She is so kind and always makes me feel validated in my feelings.” Read more from Jennifer on why she loves mentoring

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June 2023 MentorVet Mentor of the Month: Jules Benson, BVSc, MRCVS

Dr. Jules Benson BVSc MRCVS is our June 2023 MentorVet Mentor! Dr. Benson actually serves on our Board and has been an incredible mentor to not only our Founder, Dr. Addie Reinhard, but a huge asset the MentorVet team as we do strategic planning each year. Read more about his experience and why he is involved at MentorVet!

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April 2023 MentorVet Mentor of the Month: Dr. Ann O'Brien Welton

Learn about Dr. Ann O'Brien Welton, our April 2023 Mentor of the Month! Dr. Welton has mentored several mentees for the MentorVet Program and is passionate about connecting with early career veterinarians. She has been a practicing small animal general vet for 23 years, and a medical director at her current practice for over 10 years in Santa Barbara. Read more about Ann here!

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December 2022 MentorVet Mentor of the Month: Anna Simpson Evans, DVM

Dr. Evans is a wonderful mentor! We are so honored to have her volunteer for our MentorVet Program, and we are excited to announce that she is our December Mentor of the Month. Anna has a calming demeanor and her own vulnerability about her challenges in vet med makes you feel comfortable sharing your own challenges and struggles.

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November 2022 MentorVet Mentor of the Month: Dr. Cheryl Good, DVM

We are highlighting Dr. Cherly Good, DVM, as our Novemeber 2022 Mentor of the Month! We appreciate Cheryl for how involved in our community she is, attending online events, always giving great feedback and support to others. Her mentee shared that Cheryl is very supportive and provides a wonderful outside perspective. Read more about Cheryl here!

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October MentorVet Mentor of the Month: Dr. Brent Mayabb, DVM

Learn more about Dr. Brent Mayabb, DVM, our October Mentor of the Month! Dr. Mayabb has mentored several mentees for the MentorVet program and is dedicated to supporting early career wellbeing. His unique mixture of industry and small animal experience provides a unique perspective.

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August MentorVet Mentor of the Month: James Desir DVM, CCRP

Learn more about how Dr. James Desir DVM, CCRP, a Medical Operations Veterinarian at Rarebreed Veterinary Partners, embraces the role of mentor with enthusiasm and humility. He is our August MentorVet Mentor of the Month who attends and actively participates in the monthly supplemental trainings that are offered to our mentors. We are grateful for him!

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