Dr. Erin B.

Born and raised on a ranch in Louisiana, Dr. Belleville’s deep connection to animals began in early childhood and evolved into a career that has spanned continents, species, and disciplines. Before becoming a veterinarian, Dr. Belleville worked as a zookeeper and marine mammal trainer, gaining hands-on experience in positive reinforcement training with dolphins, birds, big cats, reptiles, and more. She even appeared in the feature film “Dolphin Tale 2” while working with rescued marine mammals.

During veterinary school, Dr. Belleville was awarded the Global Feline Health Fellowship to work with cheetahs in Namibia, and completed senior externships in zoological and conservation medicine at San Francisco Zoo and White Oak Conservation. Dr. Belleville has trained and mentored clients, students, and new graduates across multiple clinical environments and served as an educator both in-person and virtually—developing staff training programs and client education tools.

Currently, Dr. Belleville works as a relief veterinarian within various clinics and mobile practices. She is also a certified veterinary medical acupuncturist and holds Fear Free Elite and Human-Animal Bond certifications, which reflect her commitment to compassionate, low-stress care.

Dr. Belleville brings a diverse and dynamic background to her role as an admissions coach. Her greatest strengths lie in her ability to connect deeply with applicants, help them clarify their goals, and tell their unique stories with confidence and authenticity. She excels at organization, editing vet school personal statements, providing thoughtful feedback, and helping students navigate the application process with clarity and encouragement.

Dr. Belleville’s coaching philosophy is rooted in empathy, curiosity, and a recognition that each applicant brings more to the table than just academic metrics. She is dedicated to helping all applicants succeed, and has particular experience in helping non-traditional applicants and those from neurodiverse backgrounds see the value in their lived experience. As a skilled veterinarian and enthusiastic educator, Dr. Belleville is passionate about mentoring the next generation of veterinary professionals.