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1. Online curriculum- Self-paced, 1 module per month in professional development topics such as self- care, leadership, conflict management, ethics, and working with clients with limited budgets. Tis is a required portion of the program for your 10 hours of CE credits.
2. Live monthly Zoom meetings- Tese meetings last 1 hour per month and reinforce the learning from the modules as well as serve as a safe space to connect with other recent graduates. Tis is a required portion of the program for your 10 hours of CE credits.
3. Private social media group- Te social media group is optional, but it is the main location where I will share updates and reminders regarding the program as well as helpful resources. It is highly recommend- ed that you accept the invitation to the social media group to receive these updates.
4. Financial coaching session- Tis optional resource allows you to meet with our financial coach to clarify some of your personal financial goals.
5. Mental health coaching session- Tis is an optional resource that allows you to meet for an hour with a mental health professional. Our mental health professionals have lots of experience working with veter- inarians and can direct you to the resources that you may need for your mental health.
6. Paired mentorship - If desired, you will be paired with a mentor from a similar practice type. Tis person will serve as extra support, and you can reach out to them for questions, concerns, and support regarding your early vet career.
Seeking Kentucky Veterinarian Mentors!
Are you looking for a way to give back to the profession? Research has shown that young veterinar- ians experience high levels of stress and burnout and low levels of well-being, and the transition to practice may be particularly challenging. We are seeking volunteer KVMA mentors for a new men- torship program within Kentucky to support new and recent veterinary graduates.
What would volunteering as a mentor involve?
• 5 hour Mentor orientation & suicide intervention training • 1 hour Mentor/Mentee Meet & Greet • Expected mentoring time commitment- 1-2 hours per month for 5 months beginning summer of 2021
• All training and mentoring will be done virtually (phone, email, texting, Zoom, etc.) If you are interested in serving as a mentor in the MentorVet program, please contact
Debra Hamelback, KVMA Executive Director at
info@kvma.org or 502-226-KVMA (5862) Don’t Miss Out!
Te KVMA communicates electronically with its membership. It’s faster, cheaper, and more effi- cient to do it this way, not to mention far more versatile. Please, even if you are absolutely sure that the KVMA has your proper email address, take a moment to double check by logging in to www.
KVMA.org and checking your Member Profile in the Member Portal. You can make any necessary changes, to email or any other pertinent information, right on the spot and be connected with your colleagues once again.
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