Introducing a national paired mentorship platform for the veterinary profession.
MentorVet Connect is a collaboration between the AVMA and MentorVet, to bring the power and support of a structured evidence-based mentor program to early-career AVMA members free of charge in their first 10 years as a veterinarian. Pairing early-career veterinarians and trained mentors who are AVMA members, the program provides a solid foundation to launch mentees on a path toward success and career fulfillment.
Get a Mentor
Are you an AVMA member who has graduated in the last 10 years?
Create meaningful and deep connections with others in the industry who have the desire to create a healthier profession through mentorship.
Learn more about how to join our community by clicking the link below!
Become a Mentor
Interested in giving back to the next generation of veterinary professionals?
Join our growing community of veterinary professionals who want to continue to learn and grow as well as help support others in the profession.
Learn more about how to become a mentor by clicking the link below.
We are on a journey to create a healthier veterinary profession and that begins with structured, evidence based mentorship to give individuals the community and support needed to help themselves and others in the field.
This program was made possible through collaboration.
Thank you to Educational Partners
Merck Animal Health and Royal Canin
for providing funding and additional resources.
“I have loved the mentor experience! My mentor has been fantastic at helping me to grow my leadership skills as well as given me valuable insight into how to prioritize my professional development to help me reach my career goals.”
FAQs
How long is this veterinary mentorship program?
The program duration from start to finish is around 6 months.
How much time will this vet mentor program take?
To gain access to the platform, you will complete a mentee training curriculum that takes around 2 hours. On average, expect to spend about 1 hour per month connecting with your mentor. Some people may spend more than 1 hour connecting with their mentor and others may spend less time connecting with their mentor.
Where is this veterinary mentorship program located?
The program is fully virtual so all mentoring will be done online. We occasionally have in-person community events at major veterinary conferences so you can get even more engaged with our community.
What type of veterinarian is this vet mentor program for?
This program is designed to be helpful to any practicing veterinarian. We have a community of mentors that belong to many different practice types. If you are curious to know if we have a mentor to fit your needs, you are welcome to contact our team.
Who are you?
MentorVet is a rapidly growing entity that leverages evidence-based approaches to empower veterinary professionals to create a healthier profession for themselves and others. We have several programs including our MentorVet Leap Program (a 6 month mentorship and professional development program for early career vets) and MentorVet Tech Program. We have an amazing team that wants to help support all veterinary professionals!
How much does this vet mentor program cost and how do I sign up?
If you are an early career veterinarian who is an AVMA member graduating in the past 10 years, this program is free for you! Thanks to the support of the American Veterinary Medical Association, we are able to offer access to this paired mentor platform at no charge to you.
Who are the veterinary mentors?
The veterinarian mentors are volunteers with a strong desire to help support early career veterinary professionals. We have a wide range of practice types represented within our community ranging from small animal general practice, swine, emergency, equine, food animal, mixed animal, academia, and industry.
How are the vet mentors trained?
All of our mentors go through a 5 hour mentor training. This mentor training covers emotional support tips, how to provide good feedback, suicide prevention training, and how to be an amazing mentor.