Giving Back to the Next Generation

Dr. Croom’s Virtual Veterinary Internship

A fully virtual, nationally accessible internship for pre-veterinary students —
junior year of high school through undergraduate. Real patients. Real clients.
Real veterinary experience.

🌍 Students Welcome From Across the U.S. & Beyond

Dr. Croom and interns on virtual call reviewing a real patient case

Dr. Croom and interns reviewing a real patient case during a live telehealth visit

Why This Internship Is Different

Learn From a Veterinarian Who Has Done It All

Dr. Turnera Croom, DVM — Army Veterinary Corps officer, mobile vet, government veterinarian,
USDA public health veterinarian, and practice owner — brings a breadth of experience
that most pre-vet students never get access to until they’re already in school.

In this internship you don’t just observe — you participate in real telehealth visits
with real clients and their pets, discuss cases before and after, and build the soft
skills that set great veterinarians apart.

🎖️ Learn from a U.S. Army Veterinary Corps officer who served her country
and now serves the next generation of veterinary professionals.

What Interns Get

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Real Patient Experience

Join live telehealth visits with actual clients and their pets. Review cases before
and after with Dr. Croom and your fellow interns.

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National Network

Connect with pre-vet students from across the country and world. Build the
professional network you’ll carry throughout your entire veterinary career.

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Live Interviews & Resume Building

Top participating interns get the opportunity to do recorded live interviews with
Dr. Croom — building a digital portfolio of professional veterinary conversations
for their CV and vet school applications.

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Specialty Exploration

Discuss the many specialties within veterinary medicine — from small animal and
equine to lab animal medicine, public health, military vet, and holistic care.

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Soft Skills Training

Learn how to truly listen to pet parents, put clients at ease, and deliver
premium care — the skills that separate good vets from great ones.

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Weekly Virtual Events

Regular group sessions where interns present to each other, discuss cases,
ask questions, and grow together as a community of future veterinary professionals.

Who This Internship Is For

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High School Juniors & Seniors

Starting from 11th grade — get ahead of your peers with real veterinary
experience before you even apply to college.

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Undergraduate Pre-Vet Students

Our primary focus. Build your application, your network, and your
confidence while you’re still completing your degree.

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Students Everywhere

100% virtual means students from across the U.S. — and soon the world —
can participate from anywhere with an internet connection.

Meet Some of Our Interns

Featured Intern Spotlights

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Frederick Mercado

Future Army Veterinarian

Frederick found Dr. Croom because of her Army Veterinary Corps background.
An ROTC student with a passion for military veterinary medicine, he sat down
with Dr. Croom for a live interview about his journey and aspirations.

🎥 Watch Interview

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Hadasha Cortes-Luciano

Lab Animal Medicine

Hadasha works in lab animal medicine — a specialty Dr. Croom knows well from
her own career. Together they explored the world of rodents, non-human primates,
and the regulations that govern this critical field of veterinary science.

🎙️ Listen on Podcast

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Elise Reismeier

Equine & Horse Medicine

Elise is passionate about horses and equine medicine. She and Dr. Croom tackled
a controversial topic within the equine world — the kind of honest, unfiltered
conversation that defines the Controversial Animal Topics brand.

Interview coming soon

Your Mentor

Learn From Someone Who Has Walked Every Path

Dr. Croom’s career spans more areas of veterinary medicine than most practitioners
ever experience. As your mentor she can offer guidance, advice, and real insight on:

🏥 Private Mobile Practice	🎖️ U.S. Army Veterinary Corps
🔬 Lab Animal Medicine	🌿 Holistic & Herbal Medicine
🏛️ USDA Public Health Veterinarian	💻 Telemedicine & Telehealth

Ready to Join?

Apply for the Virtual Veterinary Internship

This internship is completely virtual and open to pre-vet students
from junior year of high school through undergraduate. Space is limited
so that every intern gets real attention and real experience.

🌍 Open to students across the U.S. and internationally

📋 Apply Now

Fill out the application form and tell us about yourself and your veterinary goals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this internship paid?

This is an unpaid educational internship focused on experience, mentorship, and
professional development. The value is in the real patient exposure, the network
you build, and the digital portfolio you create for your vet school applications.

What do I need to participate?

Once you apply, we will meet virtually to see if it’s a mutual fit. If accepted, all you need is a computer or tablet with internet access and a camera. All sessions are
held virtually via our Skool community. No special equipment required.

How often do we meet?

The internship includes weekly virtual events where interns come together to
discuss cases, present to each other, and connect. Telehealth participation
opportunities are scheduled throughout the program.

Can I use this for my vet school application?

Absolutely. Participating interns build a documented record of veterinary
experience including telehealth participation, case discussions, and for
top interns, recorded professional interviews with Dr. Croom that can be
referenced on your CV and application.

I’m outside the U.S. — can I still apply?

Yes! The internship is 100% virtual and we welcome international students.
Dr. Croom’s vision is to eventually have interns from around the world
connecting and learning together.

Your Veterinary Career Starts Here

Don’t wait until vet school to start building your experience and your network.
Join Dr. Croom’s virtual internship and get a head start on your future.

📋 Apply Now