Erik G.

At Colorado State University, Erik served as the President of the Veterinary Business Management Association (VMBA) and Co-Founder of the Veterinary Innovation and Technology Club. His veterinary training encompasses emergency medicine, internal medicine, surgery, and neurology, with a focus on his ultimate career goal. Through VMBA and a partnership with Merck Animal Health, Erik and his team contributed to the development of a learning tool for veterinary students that simulates running their own vet clinic for five years. 

Beyond clinical care, Erik has held roles in various areas, including hospital operations, innovation strategy, and the development of educational content. He has collaborated with organizations such as Modern Animal, Veterinary Emergency Group, and Colorado State’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital to improve practice efficiency, develop clinical training tools, and foster sustainable leadership in veterinary medicine. He has contributed to canine neuroscience research on aging and cognition, completed advanced imaging studies, and worked alongside neurology specialists at leading academic and private hospitals.

As a coach and consultant, Erik is known for his warmth, precision, and ability to help students find the narrative thread that ties their lives together. Whether assisting reapplicants to find new confidence or guiding first-time applicants on how to stand out, he meets each student where they are, supporting them with empathy, strategic insight, and honest feedback.

What sets Erik apart is his commitment to helping students grow not only as applicants but as future leaders in the profession. He believes that great veterinarians aren’t just made in classrooms. They’re built through perseverance, curiosity, and purpose. Erik sees a student’s whole story, challenges them to rise, and helps them shine in the admissions process.

As a non-traditional student with a background in chemical engineering, corporate finance, and start-up ventures, Erik understands that there is no single path to a career in veterinary medicine. He now uses that experience to guide students of all backgrounds in crafting powerful, authentic applications that stand out.