Organizations Filed Purposes:
To provide support for veterinarians who are suffering from mental health crisis. This support takes the shape of both peer/professional counseling as well as financial support.
NOMVs mission is to transform the status of mental wellness within the profession so veterinary professionals can survive and thrive through education, resources, and support. This is being accomplished through five programs.NOMVs large peer support network seeks to reduce isolation, provide personal support from caring and understanding peers, and allow for crisis intervention when needed. With a membership of over 28,000, we serve veterinary professionals of every kind including: Support Staff, Veterinary Technicians, Students, and DVMs. Our network has grown so large that over one quarter of all Veterinarians in the U.S. have joined.NOMVs educational program provides leadership focused on wellness. Our trainers speak at conferences, events, and webinars, bringing a message of hope to their peers. As a leader in the field of Veterinary mental health, NOMV is a resource available to anyone. We have been asked to share our knowledge at major industry conferences and by leading institutions and businesses.NOMVs support grant program provides immediate financial support to help veterinarians, support staff, or students in financial crisis, thus reducing their emotional stress. In 2020, NOMV awarded 64 grants which included both monetary and non-monetary resources and amounted to $45,158 in funding.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 called Lifeboat. It will launch in the first half of 2021.NOMV is participating in research to further the advancement of wellness, mental health, and the reduction of suicide in veterinary professionals, helping to bring a better future to all in the profession. Some of the intuitions we worked with in 2020 include: University of Tennessee, Auburn University, Johns Hopkins University, Oregon State University, and Colorado State University.
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
| Darlene Bos | Executive Dir. | 40 | $17,676 |
| Chris Kughn | Director | 5 | $0 |
| Karla Fernandez | Director | 5 | $0 |
| Paul Mataras | Director | 5 | $0 |
| Brian Bourquin | Director | 5 | $0 |
| Caitlin Furlong | Secretary | 5 | $0 |
| Melanie Goble | Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| Caroline Jurney | President | 5 | $0 |
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