Future Veterinarians Explore!

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Project Description

banner showing the words "Future Veterinarian project. Ride Along Virtual Internship"

colorful words that say "Future Veterinarians need mentoring by licensed vets"

Veterinarian and student wearing surgery gown and bonnet at surgery table — Dr. Croom mentoring Future Veterinarian on proper surgical technique

Our goal at Steadfast International is to make it easy for students to learn about the field of Veterinary Medicine without having to leave their home or school. Pre-Veterinary students received online mentoring and career prep from licensed veterinarians using Telemedicine!

With our Ride-Along Program, students 6th grade through college can join a licensed Veterinarian online as they work with a LIVE patient and client. The student will be able to participate in the discussion, diagnosis, and follow-up with the pet parent.

Our aim is to introduce students to the real world of VetMed and teach the soft skills, compassion, and direct client interactions that will make them super successful in the Veterinary field.

African American Veterinarian showing Latina student slide under microscope — Dr. Croom explaining tortoise anatomy to young Future Veterinarian

Most Veterinary mentoring programs focus on direct animal contact, which students love, but the soft skills are minimized.

To be a successful Veterinarian, you must have great people skills, and most Pre-Vet mentoring programs do not focus on the different client interactions that happen daily.

Veterinarians love to share knowledge by mentoring, but often do not have free time to devote to a mentee.

It is a common myth that spoken communication with people is not required for the veterinary profession.

veterinarian with client and dog at client's home — Dr. Croom interacting with pet parent Heather as she examines their dog Dexter.

the words, "Who is the Ride along program for?"

Students who want firsthand knowledge of what being a Veterinarian and Vet Tech is all about!
6th grade through Community College and University levels
Career Prep courses that would benefit from an infusion of Pre-Veterinary education
After School programs (OST)
Home Schooling, Self-Teaching, Unschooling Lesson
Veterinary Schools that want a unique mentoring experience for their alumni to attract students to your institution

Young Future Veterinarian smiling as he touches tortoise — An enthusiastic Future Veterinarian in Dr. Croom's course

The Future Vet team here at Steadfast International is very rich and diverse. Our Teaching hospital, Dr. Croom Mobile Veterinary Service currently employs three full time and one part -time team member, who fill the roles of Veterinarian, Veterinary Technician, CFO, and Marketing Strategist.

Steadfast International LLC prides itself on hiring a mix of backgrounds with military Veterans, African-American, Indian-American, Caucasian-American teammates, as well as LGBTQ+ hires. We are confident in the compassionate care we provide pet owners, and the Veterinary Educational experiences we create for our Future Veterinarians!

African American veterinarian and vet tech with a young boy they mentored — Dr. Croom with her intelligent and loyal vet tech, Ms. Toni White aka Vet Tech Toni

the words "What we will use the funds for"

Giving Animal Lovers a unique Internship Experience with Veterinarians in many different states
Access to Veterinarians from different specialties who are willing to mentor Pre-Vet students virtually
Creation of a high-tech virtual space where Future Veterinarians can mingle with their peers and network with their Vet mentors
Annual Future Veterinary Ceremony with all the year's graduates and guest speakers by some top contributors

Veterinarian and Vet Tech with student holding rabbit — Dr. Croom and Vet Tech Toni mentoring a young student about rabbits

the words "Future vets thank you and so do we!"

The Future Veterinarian Project is many years in the making and we appreciate your support of these students who are interesting in improving the lives of animals, and the people who love them.

Veterinarian mentoring young girl with small black dog on table — Dr. Croom showing Future Veterinarian how to communicate properly with pet parent

Veterinarian and student holding turtle — Dr. Croom loves adding VetMed to Career Prep courses!

Veterinarian, alpaca, and young man — Dr. Croom discusses the Alpace with her Future Veterinarians

Updates

The Campaign FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. When will I receive my coloring/sketch book in the mail?

answer: In March 2023

Ginger N Jenkins

11/21/2022

Monetary Contribution

$50

KimChm

11/02/2022

Monetary Contribution

$10

Caress

10/25/2022

Monetary Contribution

$5,150

Tonisha Herrera-White

10/23/2022

Business In Color

$150

Angeline Chaney

10/21/2022

Monetary Contribution

$10

Gelasia G. Croom

10/21/2022

Business In Color

$150

Imani Jenkins

10/18/2022

Colorful Future

$50

Bobby Jackson

10/14/2022

Colorful Future

$50

Dr. Kelly Lester DC cAVCA

10/12/2022

Business In Color

$150

Featured reward

300.00 USD

Solitary Seahorse Reward

This reward allows you to give one student full access to the immersive Future Veterinarian Project, including three virtual visits and entry into our upcoming virtual Veterinary Science lab in the metaverse.

You can be confident that your 'solitary' student will be part of a community of fellow Pre-Vet peers and Veterinary mentors that will continue to guide them.

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Monetary Contribution

Just Because I Care

4 Supporters

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25.00 USD

Virtual 'Paw Bump'

You will receive warm fuzzy feelings and a virtual 'Paw Bump' from the Future Vet Team. Feel good knowing you are supporting animals and the Future Vets that care about them.

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50.00 USD

Colorful Future

This creative reward scores you a copy of Dr. Croom's extremely popular coloring/sketch book for Future Vets and animal lovers--"What Kind of Veterinary Doctor Do You Want to Be?"

With a variety of animal species, diverse Veterinarians, and numerous Veterinary specialties explored, this book will teach the student even as colors are being added.

You will receive yours in the mail with crayons! Stay ready for your Virtual Paw Bump too!

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150.00 USD

Business In Color

This reward is for our fellow Entrepreneurs who will have your business logo placed into the updated version of our popular Future Veterinarian coloring/sketch book.

Our book has been used in numerous school systems' Pre-Veterinary courses, and the new version will contain your sponsored logo and website info.

Not only will you receive the current version of the book, but you will also be helping the next generation of Veterinarians.

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1,500.00 USD

Five Healing Paws and Holistic Care

This reward will enrich the lives of FIVE Future Veterinary students, some of whom may be animal lovers that you know--at your school, church, or youth organization (6th grade thru college).

Each of your five students will gain full access to the immersive Future Veterinarian Project, including three virtual visits, and entry into the Future Vet digital community.

With this reward, you also gain access to the upcoming Holistic Pet Care video series, where Dr. Croom takes viewers on an all-natural journey into home pet care and natural solutions.

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5,000.00 USD

SuperCharged Students Reward

This supercharged reward helps Twenty students gain access to the amazing Future Veterinarian Project, with one-on-one mentorship by one or more licensed Veterinarians, and three virtual visits with pet patients and their owners.

With this reward you also gain entry into the annual Future Veterinarian Ceremony and have the opportunity to meet the students you sponsored.

You will also receive the coloring/sketch book mailed to your home and a shoutout to your business or favorite charity on our social media channels.

With this reward, you also gain access to the upcoming Holistic Pet Care video series, where Dr. Croom takes viewers on an all-natural journey into home pet care and natural solutions.

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10,000.00 USD

Founder's Bundle

This Reward is the ultimate, and you will be giving FORTY Pre-Veterinary students the opportunity to be fully immersed in the culture of Future Veterinarian Project, with their virtual visits, mentoring by numerous Vets, and access to the Future Vet community.

Your reward also includes the coloring/sketch book, invitation to the annual Future Vet Ceremony, a sponsorship for your business at the ceremony, and access to the Holistic Pet Care video series by Dr. Croom

This reward level is the Founder's Bundle because your contribution also supports the transition of Dr. Croom's Veteran-owned company, Steadfast International to an S-Corp and a true startup.

Thank you, thank you!

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About the Entrepreneur

by Steadfast International, LLC

Portage, MI

Created 1 Campaign

https://drcroom.com

Health + Science

Rewards

Featured reward

300.00 USD

Solitary Seahorse Reward

You can be confident that your 'solitary' student will be part of a community of fellow Pre-Vet peers and Veterinary mentors that will continue to guide them.

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Monetary Contribution

Just Because I Care

4 Supporters

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25.00 USD

Virtual 'Paw Bump'

You will receive warm fuzzy feelings and a virtual 'Paw Bump' from the Future Vet Team. Feel good knowing you are supporting animals and the Future Vets that care about them.

300 Left

0 Supporters

Select this reward

50.00 USD

Colorful Future

This creative reward scores you a copy of Dr. Croom's extremely popular coloring/sketch book for Future Vets and animal lovers--"What Kind of Veterinary Doctor Do You Want to Be?"

With a variety of animal species, diverse Veterinarians, and numerous Veterinary specialties explored, this book will teach the student even as colors are being added.

You will receive yours in the mail with crayons! Stay ready for your Virtual Paw Bump too!

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2 Supporters

Select this reward

150.00 USD

Business In Color

This reward is for our fellow Entrepreneurs who will have your business logo placed into the updated version of our popular Future Veterinarian coloring/sketch book.

Our book has been used in numerous school systems' Pre-Veterinary courses, and the new version will contain your sponsored logo and website info.

Not only will you receive the current version of the book, but you will also be helping the next generation of Veterinarians.

197 Left

3 Supporters

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1,500.00 USD

Five Healing Paws and Holistic Care

This reward will enrich the lives of FIVE Future Veterinary students, some of whom may be animal lovers that you know--at your school, church, or youth organization (6th grade thru college).

Each of your five students will gain full access to the immersive Future Veterinarian Project, including three virtual visits, and entry into the Future Vet digital community.

With this reward, you also gain access to the upcoming Holistic Pet Care video series, where Dr. Croom takes viewers on an all-natural journey into home pet care and natural solutions.

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5,000.00 USD

SuperCharged Students Reward

With this reward you also gain entry into the annual Future Veterinarian Ceremony and have the opportunity to meet the students you sponsored.

You will also receive the coloring/sketch book mailed to your home and a shoutout to your business or favorite charity on our social media channels.

With this reward, you also gain access to the upcoming Holistic Pet Care video series, where Dr. Croom takes viewers on an all-natural journey into home pet care and natural solutions.

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10,000.00 USD

Founder's Bundle

This reward level is the Founder's Bundle because your contribution also supports the transition of Dr. Croom's Veteran-owned company, Steadfast International to an S-Corp and a true startup.

Thank you, thank you!

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