Susie Crockett, BS, CVPM, has served veterinary medicine for more than 25 years across general practice, low-cost care, referral, specialty, and emergency settings. A CVPM since 2009, she served more than a decade on the CVPM Board and now serves on the VHMA Board of Directors, along with numerous committees and task forces. Susie has helped create professional certifications, contributed to industry publications and AVMA’s Journey for Teams, and presented nationally for more than ten years on leadership, culture, communication, and professional development. Her operational experience includes guiding hospitals through construction, PIMS and EMR transitions, revenue improvement, and cultural change. She remains active in practice because mentoring is central to her work. By coaching managers, sharing practical knowledge, and building the next generation of veterinary leaders, Susie consistently advances her goal of leaving the profession stronger than she found it.