Vetcor’s Mentorship Certification Program and Our Newest Graduates
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February 12, 2026
At Vetcor, mentorship isn’t just a nice-to-have, it’s a core part of how we support our teams, grow our hospitals, and empower veterinary professionals at every stage of their careers. To strengthen that commitment, we launched the Mentorship Certification Program, a structured development journey designed to elevate the skills, confidence, and leadership of those who guide others.
This year, we were thrilled to honor our newest group of certified mentors at a private celebration during VMX, recognizing their hard work, dedication, and impact on their teams and communities.
What Is the Vetcor Mentorship Certification Program?
The Mentorship Certification Program is a comprehensive learning and development path created to help Vetcor leaders become exceptional mentors. Whether someone is coaching a new graduate, or helping shape the culture of a practice, mentoring is a powerful skill, and this program ensures participants gain the tools needed to do it well.
Throughout the program, participants explore:
- Core coaching and communication skills
- Strategies for building trust and psychological safety
- Techniques for giving thoughtful, actionable feedback
- Ways to support professional development and well-being
- Real-world mentoring scenarios relevant to veterinary practice
Graduates leave with not only enhanced leadership abilities but also the confidence to help others thrive in their careers.
Celebrating Our Most Recent Graduates at VMX
At this year’s VMX conference, Vetcor hosted an intimate celebration to honor the newest cohort of Mentorship Certification graduates. Surrounded by colleagues, leaders, and supporters, these individuals were recognized for dedicating their time and energy to becoming stronger, more intentional mentors.
Their achievements represent more than a certification, they reflect a personal commitment to lifting others up, strengthening our hospital communities, and contributing to a culture where everyone has the support they need to succeed.
Recent graduates:
Dr. Abby Fitzgerald, Taunton Cat Hospital
Dr. Adam Daigle, Northwood Oaks
Dr. Alejandra Robles, Golden Oaks Veterinary Hospital
Dr. Alejandro Gamez, Center Sinai Animal Hospital
Dr. Alison Furness, Strathroy Animal Clinic
Dr. Alison Ladman, Wilmington Animal Hospital
Dr. Amanda Collins, Fort Branch Veterinary Hospital
Dr. Amanda Ruffing, Riverside Animal Hospital
Dr. Amanda Wolf, Parker Way Veterinary Clinic
Dr. Amy Schreiner, Wright's Corners Animal Care Center
Dr. Anna Kate Morgan, Lutherville Animal Hospital
Dr. Ashton Callipare, North East Animal Hospital
Dr. Becky Pigsley, The Animals' Hospital of Levittown
Dr. Beth Knutson, Bellwood Animal Hospital
Dr. Brian Hoelscher, Animal Hospital of Verona
Dr. Brianna Viglietta, Land O' Lakes Animal Hospital
Dr. Calvin Kidd, Karns Animal Clinic
Dr. Charis Thompson, Earlysville Animal Hospital
Dr. Cherie Guidry, Helping Hands Veterinary Clinic
Dr. Chloe Garner, Strathroy Animal Clinic
Dr. Christian Kalwa, A Country Vet Clinic
Dr. Christine Stubbs, West Park Animal Hospital
Dr. Christine Hanney, Sunnyvale Veterinary Clinic
Dr. Cioly Moreno, El Cid Animal Clinic
Dr. Clara Vadala, The Animal Hospital of Celina
Dr. Clare Flanagan, Willard Veterinary Clinic
Dr. Colleen Thompson, Western Veterinary Clinic
Dr. Connor Muse, Basin Run Animal Hospital
Dr. Courtney Grumley, Austintown veterinary clinic
Dr. Courtney Thomas, Strathroy Animal Clinic
Dr. Dawn Dinger, Pittsburgh East Animal Hospital
Dr. Deana Kmiecik, Memorial Veterinary Pet Care
Dr. Deborah Dedering, Sheboygan Animal Hospital
Dr. Elisabeth McCartney, Barnstable Animal Hospital
Dr. Elizabeth Farnham, Dunham Animal Hospital
Dr. Emerald Saldanha, Black Creek Animal Hospital
Dr. Emily Kelly, Coastal Animal Hospital
Dr. Emily Whitmore, Kaibab Veterinary Clinic
Dr. Erica Conrow, Nevada Veterinary Clinic
Dr. Erik Anderson, Highlands Animal Clinic
Dr. Erin Champion, Western Veterinary Clinic
Dr. Ethan Horst, Turkeyfoot Family Pet Center
Dr. Gary (Chip) Beall, Springboro Veterinary Hospital and Airway Animal Clinic
Dr. Gillian Striano-Kaplan, Ramsey Veterinary Hospital
Dr. Gina Grman, Animal Hospital of Howard
Dr. Gregory Stacey, Miramar Animal Hospital
Dr. Gretchen Zarle, Bartels Pet Hospital
Dr. Heather Fetzner, Lancaster Small Animal Hospital
Dr. Heather Rodriguez, Northridge Veterinary Center
Dr. Heather Wilsing, Sheboygan Animal Hospital
Dr. Helen Ghil, Helping Hands
Dr. Holly Hayna, Village Veterinary Practice
Dr. Holly Monke-Eades, Sheffield Veterinary Hospital
Dr. Ilana Yablonovich, cresskill animal hospital
Dr. Ivanna Hummel-Bodak, Wintergreen Animal Hospital
Dr. Jeff Lanz, Turkeyfoot Family Pet Center
Dr. Jennifer Duffy, Bradford Hills Veterinary Hospital
Dr. Jennifer Koenig, Scottsdale Cat Clinic
Dr. Jenny Dunlap, Countryside Veterinary Service Middlefield
Dr. Jeremy Bither, Hampden Veterinary Clinic
Dr. Jessica Addis, St. Francis Animal Hospital
Dr. Jill Scott, VetCor Jamestown
Dr. Jivanni Shah, Highland Knolls Veterinary Hospital
Dr. Joe Hendricks, Briarwood Veterinary Hospital
Dr. Joe Khodari, Cresskill Animal Hospital
Dr. Jonathan Flash, Boothbay Animal Hospital
Dr. Julie Moodoyan, The Animal Hospital and Pet Resort at Southwood
Dr. Kate Graves, Seaport Veterinary Hospital
Dr. Kelly Dowdall-Garberson, Aloha Affordable Veterinary Services and North Shore Veterinary Clinic
Dr. Kelly Griffin, Companion Animal Hospital
Dr. Kelly Stroh, Herrmann Veterinary Clinic
Dr. Kimberly Stevenson-Beck, College Park Animal Hospital
Dr. Lacey Dyckhoff, West Seattle Animal Hospital
Dr. Laura del Valle, Lake Alfred Animal Hospital
Dr. Laura Payne, DuPont Veterinary Center
Dr. Lauren Hall, Westminster Veterinary Hospital
Dr. Lauren Wendling, Riverside Animal Hospital
Dr. Leslie Ahluwalia, Oakdale Veterinary Group
Dr. Lindsey Cromes, Hillcrest Animal Hospital
Dr. Lisa Colgan, Norwich Regional Animal Hospital
Dr. Lori Keeler, Willow Park Animal Clinic
Dr. Lynn Dumas, Cross Timbers Animal Medical Center
Dr. Mandie Wehr, Auburn Animal Center
Dr. Marcy Messina, Vetcor Livingston Animal Hospital
Dr. Megan Barnhizer, Animal Hospital, Willoughby Hills
Dr. Megan McGeehan, Raritan Animal Hospital
Dr. Megan Retallick, Countryside Veterinary Service Large Animal
Dr. Melanie Belcik, Ridgeville Animal Hospital
Dr. Meredith Smith, Countryside Veterinary Clinic
Dr. Michele Mileski, Clarkston Animal Medical Center
Dr. Michelle Mills, Raritan Animal Hospital
Dr. Mike Ferguson, Rock Hill Animal Hospital
Dr. Morgan Fitch, Animal Emergency Clinic of the High Country
Dr. Natalie Chow, Heartland Niagara Animal Hospital
Dr. Olivia Miller, Penny Paws Animal Clinic San Antonio
Dr. Peter Lysakowski, Rand Road Animal Hospital
Dr. Rachel Davis, Jennings Veterinarians
Dr. Rachel Harshbarger, East Lansing Veterinary Clinic
Dr. Ronald Molitor, South Bay Veterinary Hospital
Dr. Savannah Parker, Hidden Hills Animal Hospital
Dr. Stephanie Clarke, Renfrew Animal Hospital
Dr. Stephen Samson, Coastal Animal Hospital
Dr. Steve Brush, Pet Center Ltd
Dr. Steve Jacobek, Horton Discovery
Dr. Tracey Vinson, Vetcor Greenwood/ Academy Animal Hospital
Dr. Valerie Vogel, St Charles Veterinary Clinic
Dr. Vanessa Palomares, Carbon Valley Veterinary Clinic
Dr. Yvonne Craiger, Willowood Acres Veterinary Clinic
Why Mentorship Matters at Vetcor
Strong mentorship is the foundation of a healthy, thriving veterinary community. It boosts retention, builds confidence, supports development, and ensures both new and experienced professionals feel valued and supported.
Graduates of the Mentorship Certification Program play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Vetcor, one conversation, one connection, and one team member at a time.
When you have the right support, you can achieve so much. Explore our career opportunities to see how mentorship thrives at Vetcor and find your place in our growing community.
