Colorado State University - Student Ambassador

Summary Of Job Purpose And Function

The primary purpose and function of the Student Ambassador is to serve as a liaison between their university (students and faculty) and an assigned Banfield Medical Director.

Essential Responsibilities And Tasks

• Represent Banfield Pet Hospital in a sincere, professional manner.
• Proactively promote awareness of Banfield’s mission and vision among peers and answer questions from faculty and student body regarding Banfield.
• Absorb and distribute materials, post announcements, reserve meeting rooms, arrange catering, prepare giveaways, and handle all other event details for campus visits arranged by the Ambassador.
• Participate in presentations on campus and follow up with students and Banfield.
• Distribute Banfield flyers, posters, e-flyers, and other collateral to faculty and student body of the Ambassador’s school as permitted by the school’s vendor policy.
• Inform the Student Programs team of student activities and functions that could serve as venues for Banfield participation (e.g., Job Fairs, Open House, SCAVMA activities).
• Attend Banfield sponsored conferences and educational meetings when appropriate.
• Keep an open line of communication with the Student Programs team and assigned Banfield Medical Director.

Hiring qualifications

• Competencies:
  • Action oriented
  • Command skills
  • Integrity and trust
  • Planning
  • Peer relationships
  • Presentation skills
  • Approachability
  • Listening
  • Problem solving
• Capabilities And Experience (can Do):
  • Multi-tasking
  • Communication skills
  • Organizational ability
  • Problem solving skills
  • Client service skills
  • Intellectual ability
  • Computer skills

Special Working Conditions

• Mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form and to solve problems involving several variables.
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds.

Experience, Education And/or Training

• Enrolled as a student in a veterinary medicine program at a School or College of Veterinary Medicine.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous Retirement Plans (401(k) and Roth)
• Best-in-Class Student Debt Relief Program (for Full-Time DVMs)
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Top-Tier Mental Health and Wellbeing Resources
• Associate Life Insurance (company-paid) & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Continuing Education Allowance (for Eligible Positions)
• Back-Up Child and Elder Care & Family Support Resources
• Fertility and Family Building Support
• Digital Exercise Therapy
• Voluntary Protection Benefits
• Legal Plan
• Identity Protection
• Commuter Benefits
• Three Free Optimum Wellness Plans for Pets
• Exclusive Discounts

Special Notes

We are a drug-free, smoke-free, equal opportunity employer. Banfield Pet Hospital® strongly supports and values the uniqueness of all individuals and promotes a work environment where diversity is embraced.