One word you would use to describe
your VLE or VLI-Trek experience:
Transformative!
To have fun and recharge, I…Nest! (read,
listen to podcasts, watch TV while
cuddling my three dachshunds)
VLE 2026 Facilitators
Brandi Brunson, DVM, PhD
Faculty at Auburn University
Kimberly Chappell, DVM
Regional Consulting Veterinarian, Elanco Animal Health
One word you would use to describe your
VLE or VLI-Trek experience: Inspired
To have fun and recharge, I…like to spend
time outdoors with family and friends…
hiking, grilling out, etc.
Betsy Charles, DVM, MA
Assistant Professor of Veterinary Practice at Texas Tech
One word you would use to describe
your VLE or VLI-Trek experience:
Transformative
To have fun and recharge, I…watch my
horse, Lucy #2, tear it up in the cutting
pen.
Emily Davis, DVM
Emergency Veterinarian
One word you would use to describe
your VLE or VLI-Trek experience:
Transformative
To have fun and recharge, I…love
spending time outdoors, especially
hiking with my dog. In the colder
months, I enjoy working on puzzles
and slowing down a bit. Traveling is
always something I look forward to—
one day I’d love to visit every national
park.
Jeremy John Delcambre, DVM
Assistant Professor of Anatomy, LSU & ACAW Trainee
One word you would use to describe your
VLE or VLI-Trek experience: Community
To have fun and recharge, I…Bread
baking, Lego Video Games, Cheesy
Movies
James DeMoss, DVM
Integrative Medicine Veterinarian working in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine
One word you would use to describe
your VLE or VLI-Trek experience:
Grounding
To have fun and recharge, I…playing my
bass clarinet, seeing live music and
cooking for the important people in
my life. Also spending time with my
touchstones of water and trees!
Emily Farmer, DVM
Criticalist
One word you would use to describe
your VLE or VLI-Trek experience:
Transformative
To have fun and recharge, I…love
spending time with my fur children, as
well as flexing my creative side with
something like building legos!
Susan Fielder, DVM, MS, DACVP
Clinical Associate Professor, Oklahoma State University
One word you would use to describe your
VLE or VLI-Trek experience: Energized
To have fun and recharge, I…enjoy
hiking.
Gregory Gstrein, DVM
GP Relief Veterinarian
One word you would use to describe your
VLE or VLI-Trek experience: Friendship
To have fun and recharge, I…enjoy
video Games and Dates with my Wife
Kirsty Husby, DVM
Veterinary surgeon, senior technical services veterinarian
One word you would use to describe your
VLE or VLI-Trek experience: Authentic
To have fun and recharge, I…hike,
run, weight training, camp, cook,
gardening
Jessie Juarez, DVM
Assistant Director for Student Initiatives, AVMA
One word you would use to describe your
VLE or VLI-Trek experience: Impactful
To have fun and recharge, I…enjoy
reading, trap shooting, taking the
dogs on hikes, and traveling
Heather Kittrell, DVM, PhD
Director of Clinical Research at Nutramax Laboratories
One word you would use to describe your
VLE or VLI-Trek experience: Impactful
To have fun and recharge, I…retreat to
my quilting and embroidery rooms.
Derek Maxwell
Co-Owner/Licensed Veterinary Nurse at Voyager VetCare
One word you would use to describe your
VLE or VLI-Trek experience: Profound
To have fun and recharge, I…enjoy riding
around in my Jeep, mountain biking,
hiking, camping and pretty much
everything to do with the outdoors. I
also find peace in spending time with
my wife, Chrisi, and two perfect labs
Trinitie and Kimber.
Karen McCormick, DVM, MS, DACVIM-LA
Clinical Associate Professor, Equine Medicine, University of Tennessee
One word you would use to describe your
VLE or VLI-Trek experience: Belonging
To have fun and recharge, I…enjoy
spending time with my family, riding
and jumping over big things, and
sometimes just sitting in my pasture
enjoying all the creatures around me!
Holly Salzbrenner, DVM
Emergency and General Practice
One word you would use to describe your
VLE or VLI-Trek experience: Impactful
To have fun and recharge, I…run, travel,
be outside, spend time with family/
friends, ride my horse, sports.
Sarah Scott, DVM
Sole owner and veterinarian at Scott Mobile Veterinary Services, LLC
One word you would use to describe
your VLE or VLI-Trek experience:
Transformative
To have fun and recharge, I…enjoy afrolatin dancing and traveling around
the country and world meeting other
fellow Dancing DVMs!
Tajuan Sellars, Ph.D.
Director of Admissions & Student Services, Clemson University
One word you would use to describe your
VLE or VLI-Trek experience: Restorative
To have fun and recharge, I…creating,
exploring, and savoring—whether
behind a lens, on a bike, at sea, or with
a perfectly crafted cocktail in hand
Rachel Stading, DVM
Veterinary Associate, Small Animal
One word you would use to describe
your VLE or VLI-Trek experience:
Transformative
To have fun and recharge, I…enjoy
hiking/spending time in nature; taking
care of my critters; spending time with
good friends and family.
Emily M. Tincher, DVM
Chief Veterinary Officer, Nationwide Pet Insurance and Co-Founder, Clarity Veterinary Surgical Center
One word you would use to describe
your VLE or VLI-Trek experience: Growth
To have fun and recharge, I…explore CO
on my gravel bike, travel, and read
Jonathan Tubbs, DVM
President/CEO of Paws in Paradise Animal Hospital
One word you would use to describe your
VLE or VLI-Trek experience: Genuine
To have fun and recharge, I…love to
read, run, and play beach volleyball
Jason Wood, DVM
Anatomic Pathologist and Owner, Pathwood Veterinary Laboratories
One word you would use to describe your
VLE or VLI-Trek experience: Gratitude
To have fun and recharge, I…enjoy
hiking, backpacking and travel in
general.
The success of our programs is dependent on highly trained facilitators who are well versed in the core principles of the VLI. Through our year round facilitator training program, we encourage personal growth and development in keeping with the core principles of the VLI. Because we believe that all of us can learn and grow, facilitator training is an excellent opportunity for VLE alumni to go to the next level. If you have attended the Veterinary Leadership Experience and are interested in becoming a part of our facilitator team, please click on the link below to contact us.
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