April MentorVet Mentor of the Month: Willie A. Bidot, DVM, MPH, MS, DACLAM

We are excited to announce that our April 2022 Mentor of the Month is Willie A. Bidot, DVM, MPH, MS, DACLAM!

Willie A. Bidot, DVM, MPH, MS, DACLAM

MentorVet Mentor

Dr. Bidot is a board-certified laboratory animal medicine veterinarian and currently working at Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, CA as the attending veterinarian.

Dr. Bidot is also the president of a non-profit that provides low-cost services on his home island of Puerto Rico. He is the CFO of Veterinary Financial Summit, a group that offers financial education to veterinary colleagues, and serves as the Treasurer for the Multicultural Veterinary Medical Association.

Dr. Bidot was chosen as the Mentor of the Month because of his dedication to supporting his mentee, active engagement in the MentorVet community, and providing ongoing feedback and support to help the MentorVet program improve. Dr. Bidot is such an enthusiastic, kind, and humble individual.

We are honored to have Dr. Bidot as part of the MentorVet community.

Dr. Bidot, why did you choose to be involved with MentorVet?

I am very passionate about my profession and helping others. I have had great mentors in my life that have helped me develop personally and professionally. I hope that I can do the same with other colleagues.

Please share an example of how you have helped your mentee?

Having a mentee that has chosen a similar career path as I have has been a great opportunity to share experiences and help them navigate through the different challenges that this path may bring them.

What is the most enjoyable aspect of being a vet mentor?

Being there for someone as you watch them grow in our profession.

Would you recommend volunteering as a mentor with MentorVet to other veterinarians?

Yes, I highly recommend being a mentor through MentorVet. I have been amazed of how well structured the program is.

What is your favorite self-care activity?

Working out. I love to be outdoors and exercise routinely. I also enjoy traveling and feel like it is a great way to destress.

Thank you, Dr. Bidot!

Dr. Bidot is a phenomenal mentor in our veterinary mentorship program. We feel so honored to have his passion and commitment to this field added to our community!

Please visit our volunteer page if you are interested in learning more about how to become a mentor in the program!