Testimonials

Hear What Our Mentees, Mentors, Partners, and Sponsors Have to Say About Our Community

Mentees

“Early in my career I felt the isolation of the day to day job and this community not only helps to lessen that isolation but helps to equip you to handle the stress and anxiety of the job.”

Dr. Edris Grate
MentorVet Leap Participant
"I’ve enjoyed having a sense of community outside of who I work with everyday. Having the group meetings brings a feeling of connectedness and knowing that I’m not alone in what I’m going through."

Ashley Terrell
MentorVet Tech Participant
"MentorVet gives you the tools you need to navigate the challenges you face when transitioning from academia to a reallife setting. I can absolutely see how these practices can help prevent burnout."

Dr. Marilize Van der Walt
MentorVet Leap Participant
“I have enjoyed the Cohort Meetings! These meetings are so informative but also so personal. I feel very connected to my group and love having that mental check in.”

Kellye Berkley
MentorVet Tech Participant
“I think this is a class every new career technician should take. I have learned so many valuable skills that school did not teach me. It shows you how to set boundaries when first starting out, that it is okay to take time to take care of yourself, how to effectively solve problems, and how to deal with stress!”

Hannah Trottier
MentorVet Tech Participant
"MentorVet Tech is tremendously helpful when you are a newbie tech and trying to keep your head above water. The support from fellow techs is invaluable."

Valerie Foley, LVT
MentorVet Tech Participant
"I absolutely adore my one-on-one mentor. She has been so helpful to talk to and ask for her thoughts on current situations at the workplace. It is a great educational experience to better know yourself, how to improve your workplace, and meet other techs across the country."

Melissa Albert
MentorVet Tech Participant
"My biggest takeaway, for me, has been knowing that I am not alone in the things I have experienced as an early career vet, and that there are solutions to the difficult experiences."

Dr. Tatyana Kalani
MentorVet Leap Participant
"I have enjoyed the monthly meetings the most. I thoroughly enjoy talking face to face with people to discuss commonalities!"

Dr. Ashley Gillman
MentorVet Leap Participant
"The biggest takeaway I have gained is the concept of self-care. They are things that over time begin to affect my mental health and overall well being. I feel like I have gotten much better about prioritizing myself in certain situations when I am able to and it has really helped my day to day happiness."

Stephanie Atkins
MentorVet Tech Participant

Mentors

"Every single one of us has had a mentor at some point in our lives and it made a difference. What is more remarkable and rewarding than paying it forward? It's just simply wonderful. I love meeting new people and sharing ideas with each other. I learn as much from them as they can from me."

Jennifer Serling CVT, RVT, BVSc, AAS, VTES
MentorVet Tech Mentor
"The positive impact I have seen MentorVet have on the lives of new graduates, for their lives and careers, is truly amazing and I wanted to be a part of that impact!"

Sam Romano DVM, MBA, ACC
MentorVet Connect Mentor
“I have not only enjoyed talking with early career vets, but getting to know fellow mentors as we learn how to be better support has enriched my skills as a leader in my practice as well.”

Ann O’Brien Welton, DVM
MentorVet Connect Mentor
"I learn a lot from my mentees, which in turn, makes me a better person and mentor!"

Stephanie Crowe, DVM
MentorVet Connect Mentor
"MentorVet was a turning point in my life and career. I am honored to be part of a movement that I know can change other's paths."

Sara Guillen, DVM
MentorVet Connect Mentor
"We all second guess ourselves and make mistakes but everyone should have someone that understands how they feel."

Mary Ergen, DVM
MentorVet Connect Mentor
"There is so much we can all learn from each other and it is so fulfilling to be able to provide that support role to another veterinarian."

Kristen Turner, DVM
MentorVet Connect Mentor

Our Sponsors and Partners

“It brings great joy to see the impact that MentorVet has had on hundreds of veterinary graduates, and now as the program expands, we can provide additional mentorship support to the entire veterinary staff. Through MentorVet and the support of Merck Animal Health, veterinary professionals are set up to thrive in their careers with a network to guide them through challenges, while celebrating the successes of our wonderful profession.”

Dr. Christine Royal
Vice President
Companion Animal & Equine Business Unit
Merck Animal Health
“MentorVet has not only developed a unique platform to help fill the mentoring gap that currently exists within veterinary medicine, but it has also ‘professionalized’ the process of mentorship through training, connection, and community. This has provided valuable skills and guidance for me to be more effective personally, and overall it results in a much better experience for both the mentors and mentees involved.”

Brent Mayabb, DVM
Chief Medical Officer
Royal Canin
"There was an immediate, positive impact on our team and culture when we started the MentorVet program. We look forward to expanding this collaboration within our network of Rarebreed veterinarians."

Sean Miller
Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer
Rarebreed Veterinary Partners
“At Chewy Health we are passionate about preserving the future of the veterinary industry and know that mentorship plays a vital role in equipping the next generation of caregivers with the tools needed to flourish in today’s complex veterinary landscape. We are proud to partner with MentorVet in delivering innovative programming that places the veterinarian at the center of the experience.”

Mita Malhotra
President of Chewy Health
We know that career support is important for veterinarians at all career stages. Since its launch in May we’ve had hundreds of mentees and even more mentors sign-up to participate, with consistent feedback about how a structured mentorship is helping them personally and professionally. With funding from Royal Canin and Merck Animal Health, MentorVet Connect is a prime example of how partnerships between AVMA, industry, and innovative start-ups can fill an important need within our profession.

Dr. Rena Carlson
AVMA President

Testimonials

Hear What Our Mentees, Mentors, Partners, and Sponsors Have to Say About Our Community

“Early in my career I felt the isolation of the day to day job and this community not only helps to lessen that isolation but helps to equip you to handle the stress and anxiety of the job.”

"I’ve enjoyed having a sense of community outside of who I work with everyday. Having the group meetings brings a feeling of connectedness and knowing that I’m not alone in what I’m going through."

"MentorVet gives you the tools you need to navigate the challenges you face when transitioning from academia to a reallife setting. I can absolutely see how these practices can help prevent burnout."

“I have enjoyed the Cohort Meetings! These meetings are so informative but also so personal. I feel very connected to my group and love having that mental check in.”

"MentorVet Tech is tremendously helpful when you are a newbie tech and trying to keep your head above water. The support from fellow techs is invaluable."

"I absolutely adore my one-on-one mentor. She has been so helpful to talk to and ask for her thoughts on current situations at the workplace. It is a great educational experience to better know yourself, how to improve your workplace, and meet other techs across the country."

"My biggest takeaway, for me, has been knowing that I am not alone in the things I have experienced as an early career vet, and that there are solutions to the difficult experiences."

"I have enjoyed the monthly meetings the most. I thoroughly enjoy talking face to face with people to discuss commonalities!"

"Every single one of us has had a mentor at some point in our lives and it made a difference. What is more remarkable and rewarding than paying it forward? It's just simply wonderful. I love meeting new people and sharing ideas with each other. I learn as much from them as they can from me."

"The positive impact I have seen MentorVet have on the lives of new graduates, for their lives and careers, is truly amazing and I wanted to be a part of that impact!"

“I have not only enjoyed talking with early career vets, but getting to know fellow mentors as we learn how to be better support has enriched my skills as a leader in my practice as well.”

"I learn a lot from my mentees, which in turn, makes me a better person and mentor!"

"MentorVet was a turning point in my life and career. I am honored to be part of a movement that I know can change other's paths."

"We all second guess ourselves and make mistakes but everyone should have someone that understands how they feel."

"There is so much we can all learn from each other and it is so fulfilling to be able to provide that support role to another veterinarian."

"There was an immediate, positive impact on our team and culture when we started the MentorVet program. We look forward to expanding this collaboration within our network of Rarebreed veterinarians."

Redefining veterinary mentorship.