Veterinary Student Ambassador

Veterinary Student Ambassador## Veterinary Student AmbassadorApply: Remote - Florida: Part time: Posted Today: R376527Want to help pets live their best lives? We’re proud to be where the pets go and where the *pet people* go. If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, **Petco is the place for you**. Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what’s right for pets and people. * **Pet First – Protect & Empower.** All pets should **Live their Best Life.** We put the needs of pets and pet parents at the center of everything we do. * **Foster the Fun – Connect & Bond.** Our **Passion** for pets brings us together! We celebrate the journey of pet parenthood through distinct experiences, products, and services. * **Let’s Go! Own & Commit.** We are stronger as **One Petco team.** We bring our unique superpowers and champion authenticity in everyone to drive success. About Petco: We’re proud to be **\"where the pets go\"** to find everything they need to live their best lives for more than 60 years — from their favorite meals and toys, to trusted supplies and expert support from people who get it, because we live it. We believe in the universal truths of pet parenthood — the boundless boops, missing slippers, late night zoomies and everything in between. And we’re here for it. Every tail wag, every vet visit, every step of the way. We are **29,000+** strong and together we nurture the pet-human bond in more than **1,500** Petco stores across the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, **250+** Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. In 1999, we founded Petco Love. Together, we support thousands of local animal welfare groups nationwide and have helped find homes for approximately **7 million animals** through in-store adoption events.**As a Student Ambassador you will:*** Facilitate connection with student program advisor or professor for the Educational Outreach team and Area Medical Director. This will help ensure the program and offerings are aligned with school policies.* Plan, coordinate and help advertise four live events per year for your classmates + Examples may include lunch & learns, hands on wet labs and social events* Encourage classmates to attend these events by delivering timely communications via email and internal posting opportunities* Help ensure events run smoothly to include pre-planning the event, ordering supplies needed, communicating with Education Outreach coordinator if additional items needed and marketing the events* Provide ideas and input to the Educational Outreach coordinator about the types of events that your classmates will find valuable* Attend one monthly 30-minute check-in call with your Educational Outreach Coordinator via Zoom* Attend one monthly personal development call with a local Area Medical Director (veterinarian) via Zoom or in person (depending on location)* Communicate in a timely manner with your Educational Outreach Coordinators via email* Share information about events, externships, mentorship, and job opportunities (four per year)* Represent Vetco Total Care at your school’s career fairs and alumni events**Qualifications:*** 1st, 2nd or 3rd year Veterinary Student in good academic standing* Interest in general practice* Strong organization and communication skills and the ability to work well with others* Interest in motivating other students to participate in learning and social events* Cannot hold a conflicting student ambassador role**Perks:*** Exclusive Vetco Total Care gear and swag and a Figs uniform gift card* Ongoing monthly virtual mentorship with a local area medical director (Veterinarian)* Interview coaching and resume review sessions with a veterinary career advisor* Access to a network of veterinarians in the state you plan to practice* 40% off Petco-owned brands* 20% or more off most in-store purchases & services* 10% off petco.com purchases* FREE Dog Training group classes* 20% off Grooming* 20% off vet services* Petco Perks discounts on popular entertainment, fitness, travel, tech, home, auto & pet insurance brandsThis position is a short-term contract designed to support five (5) onsite events and various marketing outreach initiatives. The posted range represents the good faith hourly rate the Company reasonably expects to pay at the time of hire.*This is a contract role with the possibility to renew each year.*Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification. #J-18808-Ljbffr Petco