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

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

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