Mentoring

Corporate and industry careers in veterinary medicine offer fantastic and varied opportunities. A career in veterinary industry may allow you to lead and influence the entire veterinary profession. The excitement, the longer term and more encompassing goals, the servant leadership to the veterinary profession, and the pay and benefits allow you to experience a different type of satisfaction in your professional and personal life. And you will have the opportunity for unlimited professional growth.

Become a Mentor

Help others get into industry by becoming a mentor.
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Mentor Questionnaire

Become a Mentee

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Mentoring Matters

"Being a member of AAIV and participating in the mentorship program has been a very rewarding and indispensable experience for me. My mentor, Dr. Smaha, took time to review my resume and to give me helpful tips and pointers along the way. Transitioning from clinical practice into my first industry role has come with a steep learning curve, but I am grateful to have Dr. Smaha's constant support and encouragement along the way."

- Elizabeth Mongol-Gunter, VMD

"The AAIV mentoring program profoundly impacted my transition from veterinary clinical practice to industry. Through valuable connections and the guidance of my exceptional mentor, Dr. Nickelson, I was able to focus on the most important aspects of my additional education, revamp my CV to highlight the most relevant experiences, and create a clear roadmap for my new career. Her support in navigating the job search and interview process helped me to focus well on the end goal.  Without the connections I gained through AAIV, I would not be part of the incredible team I work with today!"

- Testimonial from Mentee, Dr. Beth Groetzinger Strickler, M.S., D.V.M,  D.A.C.V.B

FAQ: A Career in Industry

Making the career transition from a clinical practice veterinarian to an industry veterinarian can feel scary or overwhelming because of the unknowns and unfamiliarity. AAIV has answers to some of the most common questions for clinical veterinarians looking to make that career jump to industry.