Kathy Gervais

Board Member

Dr. Kathy Gervais is an accomplished veterinarian with a deep commitment to both domestic and wildlife animal care. She obtained her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Animal Science from the University of California, Davis, and went on to attend the University of Minnesota Veterinary School. Dr. Gervais is a founding member of Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS), an organization in San Francisco that assists individuals with AIDS and other disabilities in keeping their animal companions. In addition, Dr. Gervais is featured in the documentary “The Weight They Carry,” highlighting her multifaceted contributions to the veterinary world while highlighting the need for veterinary mental health care. She is a founding member of the crucial program Veterinary Mental Health Support (VMHS). Dr. Gervais is a passionate advocate for wildlife conservation. She volunteers regularly in Namibia with the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) and is an active member of the Wildlife Conservation Network.

Nir Ben-Ari, DVM

Board Treasurer

Dr. Nir Ben-Ari’s deep-rooted passion for animal care began in his youth, where he was responsible for a diverse range of pets. This sense of fulfillment and responsibility has shaped his career, which spans across the globe, from the Galápagos Islands to Israel and the United States. After spending the first eight years of his career as an emergency room clinician, Dr. Ben-Ari went on to found PetMedic, the first pure urgent care clinic for pets in the Northeast. While serving as its chief medical officer, PetMedic expanded to over 10 locations along the East coast. Outside of his professional work, Dr. Ben-Ari volunteers at a low-cost clinic, and enjoys yoga, surfing, and spending time with his wife, two sons, and dog.

Lissa Capitano, DVM, CCFP, MHFA

Board Member

Lissa Capitano is a passionate advocate for mental health in the veterinary profession, blending over 20 years of experience with a mission to make a difference. As a certified compassion fatigue professional and a long-time NOMV Resources Committee volunteer, she provides support to veterinary professionals in crisis. Based in Charlotte, NC, she shares her home with her husband Jack, her kids Charlie and Max, two English Bulldogs Lola and Booger, and an orange cat named Little Kitty. When she’s not working, you’ll find her listening to podcasts, searching for fabulous shoes, playing extreme Sudoku, or collecting sparkly jewelry.

Tiffany Tupler, DVM CBCC-KA, HABc

Board Member

Dr. Tiffany Tupler, DVM, CBCC-KA, HABc, graduated from the University of Florida College of Veterinary  Medicine with a certificate in shelter medicine in 2012. Before enrolling at the University of Florida, she spent 15+ years working as a licensed veterinary technician in specialty medicine with an interest in anesthesia and orthopedics. As a veterinarian, she received certificates in the human-animal bond and fear-free shelters. She worked for 10+ years at various animal welfare organizations helping create outreach programs and access to care in underserved communities by offering spectrum of care medicine.  Her professional interests include community medicine and  accessibility to care, shelter medicine, veterinary forensics, disaster response, and small animal behavior and training education. She devotes much of her time assisting domestic and international animal welfare organizations with community medicine and high volume/high quality spay neuter projects. When she’s not practicing veterinary medicine, she volunteers at a local nonprofit book house that supports literacy programs for children and adults. She enjoys traveling and hiking all over the world with Morty, her amazing superpup, vegan cooking with her 4 cats – Bitty, Tomato, Carrot, and Franklin -board game nights with friends and having deep discussions about the Star Wars universe.

Lauren Jones

Board Member

Lauren Jones, VMD, CVBL is a veterinarian, practice owner, and the Director of Veterinary Medicine at Shepherd Veterinary Solutions. In her professional roles, she is dedicated to creating healthier and more supportive veterinary workplaces. Dr. Jones blends clinical experience with operational and leadership expertise to reduce burnout, strengthen practice culture, and build practice structures that enhance the well-being of veterinary teams. She lives in Phoenix, Arizona with her husband, three children, two cats, and one horse. In her free time, she enjoys watching sports, practicing yoga, reading, and horseback riding—activities that help her stay grounded and connected to the balance she advocates for within the profession.

Thomas Vega, DVM

Board Member

Dr. Thomas Vega is a Chicago-based veterinarian, relief practitioner, and the Founder and Chief Medical Officer of Concierge Companions Vet Med, a concierge mobile veterinary practice dedicated to strengthening the human–animal bond through accessible, relationship-driven care. As a highly regarded relief veterinarian, he supports hospitals across the Chicagoland area with a focus on collaboration, communication, and compassionate medicine. Dr. Vega is a second-career veterinarian, bringing an extensive background in communications leadership, project management, and people development. His first career centered on guiding teams, supporting individuals, optimizing workflows, and cultivating healthy workplace culture—experience that informs his deep commitment to advancing wellbeing within the veterinary profession. He joins the Not One More Vet Board of Directors with a passion for service, advocacy, and creating sustainable support systems for veterinary professionals at all stages of their careers. Outside of veterinary medicine, Dr. Vega enjoys spending time with his husband, Daniel, and their two dogs: Boston Terrier Ellis Esquire and their newly adopted Chihuahua, Chencho.

Charlotte Weir, Practice Manager

Board Member

Charlotte Weir is passionate about building happy, healthy, and productive teams that help veterinary businesses thrive. With more than a decade of experience across advisory, startup leadership, and founder roles, she specializes in growth that is smart, sustainable, and grounded in real-world operations.  She helped start and scale Petwell Partners from a small group of Texas clinics to 52 practices and later drove Roo’s expansion from a small Texas startup to a nationwide platform. As co-owner of 2525 Sunset Veterinarians, Charlotte stays closely connected to the daily work of creating positive experiences for pets, clients, and teams. She’s driven by a belief that when teams are supported and aligned, the entire veterinary community benefits.