Veterinary medicine is not just about knowledge—it is about identity.
Here, you will explore what kind of veterinarian you want to be, what values will guide your decisions, and how you grow into your professional role.
Professional Identity Formation
“What kind of veterinarian do you want to be?”
This question sits at the heart of your development here. Professional identity formation connects directly with the SMART advising model and alumni engagement programs at USU CVM.
You Don’t Have to Figure This Out Alone
We connect you with mentors who can guide, support, and challenge you. Mentors may include faculty, alumni, practicing veterinarians, and industry professionals.
Mentorship Matching Program
Match with mentors searchable by career type, species focus, and geography.
- Alumni
- Faculty
- Industry professionals
- Practicing Veterinarians
Mentorship Tools & Guides
Not all mentorship experiences are equal—and learning how to evaluate them is a critical skill. We provide structured tools to help you choose wisely and grow intentionally.
Does this environment help me become the veterinarian I want to be?
Mentoring Suitability Index (MSI)
A structured evaluation tool
Domains
- Clinical mentorship quality
- Communication & feedback
- Work-life balance modeling
- Professional development support
Mentor Evaluation Toolkit
- Interview questions
- Red flags vs. green flags
- Scoring rubric
How to Choose Your First Job Mentor
A practical guide for identifying the right mentor as you transition from student to practicing veterinarian.
Evaluating Workplace Culture Through Mentorship
Learn how to assess whether a practice environment will support your growth and align with your professional values.