Veterinary Student Ambassador - Cornell University

Salt Lake City • Austin, TX

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About The Position

We're looking for a Student Ambassador at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine 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.

Requirements

• 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.

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.
• Assist in executing a minimum 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed