Not One More Vet, Inc.

Not One More Vet (NOMV) is focused on wellbeing, mental health, and crisis intervention in the veterinary community. We will transform the status of mental wellness within the profession so veterinary professionals can survive and thrive through:
1) Education: Our goal is to provide wellness education to veterinary professionals across the globe.
2) Resources: Our goal is to provide mental health, crisis intervention, and wellness resources to veterinary professionals across the globe.
3) Support: Our goal is to provide individualized support to those in need.

NOMV addresses wellbeing in veterinary medicine through multiple innovative strategies:
-NOMV’s large peer support network seeks to reduce isolation, provide personal support from caring and understanding peers, and allow for crisis intervention when needed.
-NOMV’s educational program provides leadership focused on wellness. Our trainers speak at conferences, events, and webinars, bringing a message of hope to their peers.
-NOMV’s support grant program provides immediate financial support to help veterinarians, support staff, or students in financial crisis, thus reducing their emotional stress.
-In a partnership with BetterHelp, NOMV members can receive one month of free psychotherapy, getting them started on their way to wellness.
-NOMV is currently working with the University of Tennessee and Auburn University to develop a revolutionary online crisis support system specifically designed for veterinary professionals.
-NOMV is participating in research to further the advancement of wellness, mental health, and the reduction of suicide in veterinarians, helping to bring a better future to all in the profession.
-NOMV is creating a Practice Certification Program to provide clinics and hospitals with the tools to provide an environment of wellness.

Our quickly growing organization hired its first two staff members in 2020. With the support of an Executive Director and Administrative Coordinator, NOMV now has greater capacity to organize and direct its growth.

The six-person Board of Directors contains diverse skills, abilities, and expertise to guide and lead NOMV into a robust future. The Board includes three practicing DVMs (all of whom are also clinic owners) a Practice Manager, Marketing and Wellness professional, and a Veterinary Technician.

New fundraising methodologies including a signature annual event and a targeted Individual Giving strategy will help to expand the financial resources needed to support our robust programs.

NOMV has been able to provide grants allowing veterinary professionals to seek help in times of crisis. In 2020, we provided nearly $50,000 in grants to individuals in need. We have raised an additional $100,000 allowing us to launch an outreach campaign and give away three times as much grant funding in the coming year.

The NOMV Facebook page has grown to over 26,000 international members We are looking to continue to grow and make connections with veterinarians that will save lives.

We have participated in significant research studies by institutions such as: Johns Hopkins, University of Tennessee, and Auburn University. We are engaging in a new study with Colorado State University soon.

We have provided dozens of lectures, workshops, and other educational talks and discussions across the U.S. and in three additional countries. We plan to take our education online and provide a variety of programs available free of charge at any time.

After a year of development, we are preparing to launch an innovative crisis intervention platform called LifeBoat in early 2021.

We have developed a Practice Certification Working Group with highly qualified individuals. We plan to launch a comprehensive Practice Certification Program in 2021.