Chirp —
Peer to Peer Mentoring for Early Career Veterinarians
Instant answers and assistance from qualified, seasoned veterinarians. Available now by voice or video on any mobile device. Look for the Chirp app coming soon!
More than just answers
For a small fee, veterinarians can pick up the phone and immediately be connected to an experienced mentor who can walk them through just about any problem they may be facing. Our goal is to strengthen thought processes and encourage professional development.
NO WAITING • NO STRESS • NO JUDGMENT
Chirp Mentors are here to help our mentees with —
Interpreting test results
Diagnosing patients and creating treatment plans
Time management
Professional communication with clients and co-workers
… And so much more
How Chirp works—
Chirp mentors answer any questions you have about handling cases or day-to-day issues — on the spot. They will help you gain a sense of security in your first years as a practicing veterinarian. No second-guessing or being unsure. Ask your employer to enroll your practice.
Calls are recorded for reference and are continuously reviewed for quality assurance.
A letter to mentees from our founder
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Connect to a Chirp Mentor
Instantly connect to the first available mentor, connect directly with a favorite mentor, or choose a general practitioner with expertise in various fields and specialists in:
Internal medicine
Surgery
Anesthesia
Dentistry
Reproduction
Exotics
Orthopedics and rehabilitation
Geriatrics
Oncology
Behavior
Feline only
Practice Management
Ethics
… and more
“My confidence in my clinical reasoning skills is growing and when I discuss complex cases with the Chirp mentor, I learn a significant amount. I think all recent grads could benefit from this program, independent of the mentorship at each clinic.
— Chirp Mentee, Pilot Program, 2022
Become a Chirp Mentor
Our mentorship team is comprised of qualified experienced veterinarians that...
Are carefully selected
Have 10 or more years of experience in the field
Have been in the shoes of those they are mentoring
Share a passion for teaching, guiding, and giving back to the profession
Have empathy and compassion for all veterinarians
Constantly receive feedback from mentees and strive to improve their mentoring skills
The Chirp Team
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Diane Levitan, VMD
Diplomate, ACVIM
Founder & Mentor -
Benjamin Levitan
Co-Founder & CFO
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Terry Eylers, DVM
Mentor
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Bernadine Cruz, DVM
Mentor
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Katherine Donahue, DVM
Special Interest: Reproduction
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Dexter Archer, VMD
Special Interest:
Orthopedics and Rehab -
Keven P. Gulikers, DVM, MS, DACVIM
Mentor
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Jon Romano, DVM
Special Interest:
Exotic Animal Medicine -
Christy Packard, DVM
Mentor
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Caryn Finegan, VMD
Mentor
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Mark Nunez, DVM
Mentor
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Lauren Smith, DVM
Mentor
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Melissa Shapiro, DVM
Mentor
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Jennifer Mathis, DVM, CVPP
Special Interest: Dentistry
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Kristen Turner, DVM
Special Interest:
Exotic Animal Medicine -
Jennifer Crockett-Ho, DVM
Mentor
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Mark Parchman, DVM
Special Interest: Surgery
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Berit Fischer, DVM, DACVAA, CCRP, CVA
Special Interest: Anesthesia
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Rebecca Green DVM, DACVIM
Special Interest: Internal Medicine
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Steven Edwards, DVM
Special Interest:
Veterinary Behavior -
Kimberly Atkinson, DVM
Mentor
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Melissa Bain, DVM, DACVB, MS, DACAW
Special Interest:
Veterinary Behavior -
Louise Murray, DVM, DACVIM
Special Interest:
Internal Medicine -
Lizette Reed, VMD
Mentor
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Kim Cross, DVM
Mentor
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Joanne Connolly, DVM
Mentor
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Gershon Alaluf, DVM
Mentor
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Jaime Infantes Ward, DVM
Mentor
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Marnie Troska, DVM
Mentor
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Mark Hitt, DVM, MS, DACVIM
Mentor
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Tammy Heerkens, DVM
Mentor
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Linda Speizer, DVM
Mentor
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Cori Lewis, DVM
Mentor
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Katherine Polak, DVM, MPH, MS, DACVPM, DABVP
Mentor
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Gal Chivvis, DVM, DSc
Mentor