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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Mentor Spotlight: Dr. Jessica Price-Seelow, DVM

The inspiring Dr. Jessica Price-Seelow, DVM, works with our mentors in the MentorVet Leap program. Jessica has wonderful insight on staying the course. She is passionate about teaching other vets how to remain encouraged and create healthy work environments. Please read below about her and all the things she is passionate about!

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MentorVet Tech Spotlight: Kellye Berkley BS, LVT, CCFP

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!!

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Mentor Spotlight: Dr. Mary Ergen, DVM

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!

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Mentor Spotlight: Dr. Jessica Larson, DVM

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!

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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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