Celebrating Women in Leadership: Mentorship, Growth, and Impact
March 5, 2026
As we celebrate Women’s History Month, we’re honoring women across our hospital network whose leadership reflects mentorship, advanced training, and meaningful career growth. These leaders are shaping the future of veterinary medicine by investing in people, elevating clinical excellence, and creating cultures where teams can thrive for the long term.
Brandie Johnson, RVT, LVT
Training & Education Coordinator, Dogs and Cats Emergency & Specialty, Bowie, Maryland
Learn how Brandie is advancing veterinary nursing through intentional mentorship, structured training programs, and advocacy for top-of-license practice, empowering ER teams to grow with confidence while improving patient care and hospital sustainability. Click here to read more.
Heather Lee, DVM, DABVP
Medical Director, North Dallas Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital, Frisco, Texas
Learn how Dr. Lee’s leadership journey, from mixed animal practice to board-certified medical director, has shaped her commitment to authenticity, resilience, and opening clearer, more humane pathways for the next generation of women leaders. Click here to read more.
Lindsay Renzullo, DVM
Medical Director, Port City Veterinary Referral Hospital, Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Learn how Dr. Renzullo leads with empathy and balance, championing mentorship and structured development programs that support doctors at every stage and help build long, fulfilling careers in emergency medicine. Click here to read more.
Sue Chen, DVM, DABVP (Avian)
Avian & Exotics Specialty Internship Program Director, Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists, Houston, Texas
Learn how Dr. Chen leads through mentorship, resilience, and a deep commitment to learner wellbeing, empowering interns and residents to grow into confident leaders while fostering a culture where clinical excellence and personal sustainability go hand in hand. Click here to read more.
Together, these women exemplify the power of leadership rooted in mentorship, education, and growth. This Women’s History Month, we celebrate their impact and the many ways women across our network continue to advance veterinary medicine.