Hello, hello, hello! Here at KidVet, we offer children an opportunity unavailable through traditional learning. We offer affordable animal and veterinary science education. Our students go on to many different careers.
Founded in 2020, KidVet's top priority is learner success. We strive to ensure students across the globe have access to the information they crave. We are passionate about nurturing the minds of our youth.
Background-checked KidVet teachers provide enjoyable yet challenging content. Following U.S. Law, our teachers never practice medicine, diagnose, treate, nor prescribe medications. Any student who asks a health question about their pet will be advised to visit their vet.
We believe there is a place in animal science and vet science for everyone who wants a seat at the table. Pull up a chair, join us!
- Mostly still in our classes! (haha!)
- 2024 acceptance into the Standford University program for Lab Animal Research!
- 32 University Acceptances enrolling in 2024 science bachelor degree programs
- 100% of our students who reported applying for an AVMA-accredited vet tech program obtained acceptance into a 2 year program of study
- 84% of our 16-18-year-old students reported their first placement within 6 months of enrollment
With 20+ years of animal and veterinary experience, Kaitlyn is also a busy mom of four. Kaitlyn has been working with all ages of children and youth for over 25 years. Kaitlyn designed KidVet courses with a specific purpose. She wants to help build successful adults out of tiny humans.
KidVet transforms unprepared children and youth into prepared successful adults. KidVet supplies education today to tomorrow's animal professionals.
"It will never be a 30-second Google search. If a parent can search the answer in 30 seconds, why enroll in our courses?" Many KidVet students receive their first jobs in veterinary clinics and on farms. Others begin their own summer businesses. Horseback riders become more familiar with their horses and better equestrians. Animal shelter volunteers learn how to better understand the animals that live there.
Experience includes:
- Bachelor of Science in Animal Science (Pre-Vet) from N.C. State University (2010)
- Graduated Honors Sigma Cum Laude
- Minor in Agriculture Business Management
- Double concentration in Equine Anatomy and Physiology and Veterinary Sciences
- Equine Industry Study Abroad in Great Britain and Ireland
- Wildlife Rehabilitation Education Certified
- Master Herbalist Certification (2020)
- 20+ years experience with animal emergency medicine, farm and food animal medicine, small domesticated animals, and avian and exotic medicine
Jessica Furr loved animals since childhood and they followed her into her adult life. This busy mom of two lives in coastal North Carolina on a small homestead farm. Jessica and her husband built a highly profitable and well-respected business. They developed a company named Oblivion Exotics breeding Ball Pythons and Corn Snakes. We are excited to welcome Jessica to our team as she leads KidVet closer to our mission. KidVet was looking for someone specific for this role. Jessica brings the trifecta: business management skills, animal husbandry education, and a teaching background. Jessica works behind the scenes and as a face in the classroom.
Experience Includes:
- 14 years teaching children in summer camps and religious organizations
- 8 years in the veterinary field of small animal general practice medicine
- 6 years ball python/corn snake breeder
- 2 years small mammal (mice/rat) breeder
- 11 years business management experience
- 8 years Petsmart Animal Care Manager
Teaching now for 28 years, Paula specializes in dyslexia. She has a special passion for struggling readers. She has now been teaching long enough that her first students are now graduating college. What a journey to follow them through their education life! Paula loves cheering for her hometown favorites Kansas City Chiefs, coffee, and cats. Especially cats!
We are excited to bring Paula's reading and writing skillsets to KidVet. Paula teaches a new type of class we haven't offered before. With 5-8-year-olds who already recognize letters and sounds, students will learn to break down the new difficult vocabulary. Children flock to Paula, and I'm excited to see the kids retain what they learn.
Experience Includes:
- Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Kanas State University
- Elementary Education Grades 1-6 Lifetime Teaching Certificate in Missouri
- Certified Reading Therapist through Read America
- The Phono-Graphix Method of Teaching
- 27+ Years Teaching Children
At 22 years old, Ingrid enjoys animal conservation of endangered species. In Tokyo, Ingrid advocated for zoo pandas, tortoises, and more. In Kyoto, Ingrid appreciated the native birds and indigenous wildlife. In South Africa, she spent time with the Penguins. Ingrid is a nursing student from her animal homestead in North Carolina. She plans to combine her veterinary and human background to explore international research. As a bilingual English-Spanish native speaker, she is currently enrolled in medical translation.
We are very excited to welcome Ingrid to our team. Ingrid will focus on teaching American students Spanish culture to improve interpersonal communication. Ingrid has an interest in both human and animal careers, population health, and research.
Experience includes:
- African Study Abroad
- Japanese Study Abroad
- Currently Enrolled in Nursing School
- Home health pediatric nurse for 4 years
- Phlebotomy Certified