University of Missouri-Columbia - 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 the Student Programs team and assigned Banfield Medical Director in arranging campus visits at the Ambassador’s school by distributing materials, posting announcements, reserving meeting rooms, arranging catering, preparing giveaways, and all other event details.
• Participate in the presentations on campus and provide follow-up with students and Banfield.
• Distribute Banfield flyers, posters, e-flyers and other collateral to faculty and student body of Ambassador’s school as allowed by school’s vendor policy.
• Inform the Student Program team of student activities and functions that may serve as a venue for Banfield participation (i.e. Job Fairs, Open House, SCAVMA activities).
• Attend Banfield sponsored conferences and educational meetings when appropriate.
• Keep an open line of communication with Student Programs team and assigned Banfield Medical Director

Hiring qualifications

• Leadership Competencies
• Functional Competencies

Competencies Leadership Competencies Action oriented Command skills Integrity and trust Planning Peer Relationships Functional Competencies Priority setting Presentation skills Approachability Listening Problem solving Capabilities And Experience (can Do)

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

Benefits eligibility is based on employment status. Full-time (FT) Associates are eligible for all benefit programs (Student Debt Program available for FT DVMs only); Part-time Associates are eligible for those benefits with an asterisk (*).

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. Banfield Pet Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. Banfield Pet Hospital complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every Banfield location.