CityVet Student Ambassadors

CityVet Support Staff; Lausanne; On-site; CHF 3,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

CityVet is seeking current DVM students to join the Student Ambassadors program. Ambassadors will serve on-campus as representatives, sharing information about externships, career opportunities, and events, while supporting CityVet engagement with veterinary schools.

The role offers a competitive annual stipend, with a flexible time commitment designed to fit academic schedules and mentorship from practicing veterinarians.

Qualifications

• Current DVM students enrolled at an AVMA-accredited veterinary school.
• Reliable and organized, comfortable communicating with peers.
• Interested in leadership, mentorship and career development in veterinary medicine.
• Previous ambassador experience is not required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between CityVet and campus organizations.
• Share information about externships, career opportunities, and events with students.
• Assist with planning and promotion of campus engagements such as lunch-and-learns, networking events, career fairs, and student organization events.
• Support event logistics including space reservations, promotion, and day-of coordination.
• Participate in monthly virtual Ambassador meetings with CityVet doctors and Campus Recruitment team members.
• Provide feedback on student interests, campus culture, and upcoming opportunities.

Skills

Peer communication

Reliable and organized

Education

DVM student (AVMA-accredited veterinary school)

Job description

Now Hiring: CityVet Student Ambassadors

Paid role for DVM students

CityVet is currently accepting applications for Student Ambassadors for the upcoming academic year. This paid opportunity is designed for veterinary students who enjoy connecting with their peers, supporting campus engagement, and exploring career pathways within veterinary medicine.

CityVet Ambassadors play a key role in strengthening relationships between their veterinary school and CityVet while gaining valuable professional experience and mentorship.

Program Overview

CityVet Student Ambassadors serve as on-campus representatives who help share information about externships, career opportunities, and student events. Ambassadors work closely with the CityVet Campus Recruitment team to support meaningful engagement throughout the academic year.

• Program term: Fall semester through spring semester
• Compensation: Annual competitive stipend, paid in the fall and spring
• Time commitment: Flexible and designed to work alongside academic schedules

Responsibilities

Ambassadors act as a liaison between CityVet and their veterinary school. Responsibilities include:

• Serving as the primary point of contact between CityVet and campus organizations
• Sharing information about CityVet externships, career opportunities, and events with students
• Assisting with the planning and promotion of campus engagements such as lunch and learns, networking events, career fairs, and student organization events
• Supporting event logistics including space reservations, promotion, and day-of coordination
• Participating in monthly virtual Ambassador meetings with CityVet doctors and Campus Recruitment team members
• Providing feedback on student interests, campus culture, and upcoming opportunities

CityVet covers all approved event-related expenses. Ambassadors are never expected to cover costs out of pocket.

What Ambassadors Gain

This role offers practical experience and early career exposure, including:

• Leadership experience specific to veterinary education and recruitment
• Direct interaction with practicing veterinarians and clinical leaders
• Insight into externships, mentorship models, contracts, and practice ownership
• Networking with fellow veterinary students across multiple schools
• Resume-building experience relevant to externships and new graduate roles

About CityVet

CityVet is a veterinarian-founded, led, and owned organization focused on providing high-quality medicine while supporting the people who practice it. CityVet clinics emphasize clinical autonomy, individualized mentorship, collaborative team culture, and opportunities for shared ownership. Each clinic is locally led by a veterinarian and supported by a centralized home office team so doctors can focus on patient care and professional growth.

Who Should Apply

• Current DVM students enrolled at an AVMA-accredited veterinary school
• Students who are reliable, organized, and comfortable communicating with peers
• Individuals interested in leadership, mentorship, and career development in veterinary medicine

Previous ambassador experience is not required.