Week 1:

• Shadow mentor vet, lead tech, and CSRs
• Records system training and workflow observation
• See drop-off patients and create records and diagnostic/treatment plans in partnership with your mentor

Month 1:

• Extended appointment times
• Dedicated mentor time at the end of each day for case review and clinical efficiency tips
• Another vet is ALWAYS in the building
• Scrub in with mentor for surgery

Months 2 & 3:

• Weekly, hour-long session with your mentor to discuss cases, efficiency, communication, team management, etc.
• Surgery day as primary surgeon once a week with your mentor available to scrub in, progressing to independence with experience and comfort
• Standard appointment lengths by the end of month three

Months 4-6:

• May now be the only doctor in the building with your mentor available via phone
• Mentor meetings continue or decrease to biweekly as needed for the remainder of the year

Month 9:

• Review production for months 6-9 and discuss ways to ethically increase if below what is needed for mentees desired raise at anniversary

End of first year:

• Review production for months 9-12 and raise the mentee’s total compensation package to 20% of production
• Reflect on areas of special interest and the clinic’s need to plan additional training/CE and clinic equipment purchases

End of second year:

• Discuss long-term plans and goals. If ownership is desired, the associate can begin earning sweat equity in a location of Pet’s Favorite Play Place
• More training on management of support team
• More specialized training in areas of interest