Lenore Thorne

Who I Am

Lenore grew up in Middle Tennessee, raising goats and sheep on her family’s farm. Her love for animals led her to become a veterinary technician, earning her associate’s degree in veterinary technology in 2020 and a bachelor’s degree in Agriculture in 2022. During this time, God placed a desire for missions on her heart. After learning about Christian Veterinary Mission (CVM) in 2020, she felt called to Mongolia and first served there in 2022 as a short-term field worker. She moved to Mongolia in June 2024 to serve as a long-term field worker with CVM.

My Work

Lenore serves in Ulaanbaatar Mongolia as the veterinary technician advisor to V.E.T. Net’s small animal hospital, supporting and encouraging Mongolian veterinarians. She is also a TEFL-certified English teacher, helping V.E.T. Net staff grow in their English for greater career and education opportunities. Each summer, she teaches in rural areas through the “Claim a County” program, building relationships with children and encouraging local believers. She has also been working among the Tsaatan reindeer herding communities in northern Mongolia, helping to improve veterinary care and education while sharing the hope of the Gospel to all. 

My Partner

CVM is partnered with Mongolia V.E.T. Net, a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) that focuses on sharing Christ with all of Mongolia through veterinary medicine and education. V.E.T. Net has diligently chosen to work through the entire nation county by county to reach the Mongolian people for Christ. Lenore is working alongside other CVM Fieldworkers: Dr. Gerald & Frances Mitchum, Dr. Hillary & Michael Mincher, Dr. Mary and Richard Ballenger, and Drs. John and Laurie Day.