Veterinary Student Ambassador - Thrive Pet Healthcare

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Affiliate with the URP for a minimum of two campus visits per year.
• 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 another organization.

About Thrive Pet Healthcare

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.

Commitment Details

• Term: June 2026 – June 2027.
• Mandatory Orientation: July 2026.
• Embassy Pet Healthcare swag & a semester stipend.
• Access to external referral bonuses.