Students

We’re proud to equip the next generation of veterinarians with the tools and knowledge they need to overcome challenges and seize opportunities within our profession.

For the next generation of veterinarians.
Paving the way for a better future of veterinary medicine.

We’re committed to leaving this profession better than we found it. One way we’re keeping that promise is by guiding and educating future generations of veterinarians so they can be the most successful versions of themselves – for their future teams, patients, and clients.

From job searching and career guidance to practice ownership and sustainable profitability, we help students define what their version of success looks like and help map a path to fulfillment through a focus on professional development, leadership, and business acumen.

For more information about student mentorship or booking an educational speaker, please Schedule a Conversation.

Blue Heron Consulting holds adjunct faculty appointments and aids in the expansion of veterinary business and professional development curriculum at several U.S. Colleges of Veterinary Medicine.

In addition, we offer individual lectures and hands-on workshops, customized student mentorships and externships, as well as continuing education events.

Need expert advice?

From externship placements and navigating the job search, to transitioning into practice and exploring future ownership (and everything in between!), we’re here for you – no strings attached.

Interested in a speaker?

We’ve been honored to be included in a number of veterinary courses and club events. To learn more about our speaking lineup, including VBMA BCP topics, as well as fees and availability, click below to reach out.

“Truly amazing! I cannot thank you enough for sharing your perspectives and experiences with the students today. The enthusiastic response to your presentations from the students was clear. They loved you!”

Michael Bishop, MBA, Director of Students, Utah State University

Learning from the team at Blue Heron Consulting is a career shaping experience. The combination of interactive lectures from people you can look up to and the opportunity to practice what you’ve learned in a real veterinary practice is simply priceless. I would unreservedly and wholeheartedly recommend to a friend.

Minas Mkhitarian, '21, Washington State University

Thank you so very much for the wisdom and learning experience you’ve provided. From us as a future generation of vets and the profession as a whole, thanks from the very bottom of my heart.

Christin Thornton, '19, Colorado State University

I learned not only what to look for when picking my future practice, but I also developed myself professionally and made lifelong friends. I now feel confident about how to help my future practice grow and how to be a good leader in the practice and the community. The support and awesome learning environment BHC provides goes above and beyond, and now I feel like I understand the business of veterinary medicine, and I’m ready to positively impact the profession!

Kelly Jones, '21, Lincoln Memorial University

I learned so much and it was wonderful to learn from someone as passionate and that cares so much for the field. I am excited to continue to learn and stay in touch!

Jessica Martin-Harris, '19, Washington State University

I just wanted to share my feedback from your talks at ArVMA. It was amazing.  I enjoyed every minute of it. I would travel to hear you again if you were on the agenda. I have had a lot of training and this was my favorite ever!!! It was so easy to listen and stay in engaged. I’ve never enjoyed a speaker as much as I did you—I was on the edge of my seat all day! You discussed exactly what I wanted to learn more about.

Dana Eubanks, Kiehl Avenue Animal Clinic