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.
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.
Dr. Croom interacting with pet parent Heather as she examines their dog Dexter.
- 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
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!
Dr. Croom with her intelligent and loyal vet tech, Ms. Toni White aka Vet Tech Toni
- 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
Dr. Croom and Vet Tech Toni mentoring a young student about rabbits
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.
Dr. Croom showing Future Veterinarian how to communicate properly with pet parent
Dr. Croom loves adding VetMed to Career Prep courses!
Dr. Croom discusses the Alpace with her Future Veterinarians