Description
Position at Thrive Pet Healthcare
Thrive Pet Healthcare Student Ambassador
Were looking for a Student Ambassador at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine to serve as the primary liaison between Thrive Pet Healthcare and veterinary students. In this role youll engage with your peers through educational and networking events email updates and ongoing communication with our University Relations Partner (URP). Youll play a key role in showcasing how Thrive supports veterinarians promotes worklife 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 Thrives 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 goto 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 checkins with the URP to evaluate planning student engagement and event outcomes.
Social Media & Awareness:
- Promote Thrives 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 Thrives 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 3rdyear veterinary student at an AVMAaccredited 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.
Thrive Pet Healthcare is a veterinarianfounded network of hospitals that delivers comprehensive and personalized care for pets at every stage of life. With an industryfirst 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 MultiSpecialty 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 wellbeing 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.