What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Student Ambassador position at Thrive Pet Healthcare?
Thrive Pet Healthcare Student Ambassador
We’re looking for a Student Ambassador to serve as the primary liaison between Thrive Pet Healthcare and veterinary students. In this role, you’ll engage with your peers through educational and networking events, email updates, and ongoing communication with our University Relations Partner (URP). You’ll play a key role in showcasing how Thrive supports veterinarians, promotes work-life balance, and provides valuable resources for students entering the profession.
Responsibilities:
Campus Engagement & Event Coordination:
- Plan, coordinate, and host networking events such as career fairs, lunch & learns, happy hours, and dinners in collaboration with the URP.
- Ensure all events follow university guidelines and align with Thrive’s mission.
- Assist in executing a min of two campus visits per year with the URP.
- Wear Thrive swag at events and actively engage with students.
- Represent Thrive Pet Healthcare at events and be the go-to person for questions about our mission and opportunities.
Communication & Outreach:
- Send regular email updates to students about networking events, externships, internships, and job openings (as allowed by university guidelines).
- Ensure job postings and event details are shared through the proper channels.
- Participate in monthly check-ins with the URP to evaluate planning, student engagement, and event outcomes.
Social Media & Awareness:
- Promote Thrive’s social media presence by encouraging students to follow and engage with our accounts.
- Share event details on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram to spread awareness and attract students.
Student Recruitment:
- Actively recruit externs, interviewees, and potential interns for Thrive.
- Provide information about Thrive’s programs and answer student questions with support from the URP.
- Identify and recruit the next Student Ambassador to represent Thrive at your school.
- Share a class list of student emails (if permitted) to facilitate outreach.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Foster Thrive brand awareness by sharing updates on programs and opportunities.
- Stay informed about university policies regarding corporate campus presence and share them with the URP.
- Build relationships with VBMA and student club officers to support event planning.
- Provide feedback on student engagement, industry trends, and competitor offerings.
Selection Criteria:
- Rising 2nd or 3rd-year veterinary student at an AVMA-accredited school.
- Interest in small animal general practice, emergency, urgent care, or specialty medicine.
- GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Friendly, engaging, and approachable personality.
- Strong organization, teamwork, and communication skills.
- Must not serve as a Student Ambassador for a direct competitor.
What You Can Expect from Us:
- Unique networking, mentorship, and leadership opportunities.
- Priority placement for externships and early access to job openings and internships.
- Fully expensed orientation in Austin, TX.
- Thrive swag & a semester stipend.
- Access to external referral bonuses.
Commitment Details:
- Term: June 2025 – June 2026.
- Mandatory Orientation: July 10th, 11th and 12th in Austin, Texas.
About Thrive Pet Healthcare – www.thrivepetcare.com
Thrive Pet Healthcare is a veterinarian-founded network of hospitals that delivers comprehensive and personalized care for pets at every stage of life. With an industry-first membership program and nearly 400 locations nationwide, we offer a full range of veterinary services, including general practice, emergency, urgent care, and specialty medicine.
Why Thrive Pet Healthcare?
- A diverse nationwide network of hospitals.
- A range of practice types, including General Practice, Emergency, Multi-Specialty, Urgent Care, and Mixed Animal practices.
- A collaborative culture where veterinarians work as a team while maintaining their medical independence.
- A commitment to emotional intelligence, well-being, and career growth for veterinary professionals.
- Innovative services and technology to support veterinary teams and elevate patient care.
By focusing on the needs and aspirations of veterinary professionals, Thrive Pet Healthcare is elevating the veterinary industry and setting new standards for excellence.
