Kellye Berkley, BS, LVT, CCFP, is a wonderful MentorVet Tech mentor. She began in our community as a mentee in MV Tech and then decided to start pouring back into other mentees and we are so happy she did! Read more about her vet med journey and why she values being a mentor!!

This month's Mentor Spotlight features Dr. Mary Ergen, DVM, who has significantly empowered her mentees by helping them build confidence in their veterinary careers. Dr. Ergen emphasizes the importance of having a mentor who truly understands. Her empathy and guidance ensure mentees never feel alone in their journey. We are grateful for her impactful contributions. Read on to learn more about her story and how she supports our community!

We’re lucky to have some amazing mentors in our MentorVet community! One of these mentors is the wonderful - Dr. Jessica Larson, DVM! Jessica is a board-certified small animal internal medicine specialist. She’s the kind of mentor who goes above and beyond, connecting with her mentees in a way that makes them feel truly supported and understood. She’s passionate about helping the younger generation of vets and offers some great wisdom for others in this field!

Dr. Tara Ghormley as one of our rockstar mentors in our community! Get to know her and learn why she knows the support of young vets is so vital!

Dr. Robert Binder, DVM, was recently nominated by his mentee as being a five-star mentor! Check out his insight on what it means to give back to the vet community and his why on getting involved.

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.

Lauren Redies, DVM, is one of our amazing MentorVet Leap mentors! She values mentorship and wants early vets to know they are not alone. We so appreciate her passion for our program and please enjoy getting to know her below!

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!

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!

Sam Romano, DVM, MBA, ACC is not only an amazing leader in the vet med world and a volunteer mentor for our community, but also works as a facilitator here at MentorVet! We are so happy to have him a part of our team. Enjoy his insight on mentoring below!

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

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!

Featuring our first MentorVet Tech Mentor this month, Christine Mundy! Christine is very intentional with asking questions, dedicated to better the world, and is excited about learning more— Read about the her here!

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!

Read about the wonderful Maria Syska Garrett, VMD, our March 2023 Mentor of the Month! Maria is very intentional with her mentees and so caring. She pursues her professional work with thoughtfulness, as well. Read all about Maria here!

Learn more about Dr. Leann Benedetti, DVM, our February 2023 Mentor of the Month! Leann has mentored several mentees for the MentorVet program and has a passion for mentoring and life that is so admirable! Read more about Leann here!

Dr. Fisher is a gifted and passionate mentor. She brings so much positive energy to our field and we value her desire to continue her learning as she pours into our community. We are excited to highlight her as our January 2023 Mentor of the Month!

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.

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!

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.