Student Representative - Ross University

Medical Management International, Inc.; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 12,694 - 15,205; Part time

Job summary

VCA Inc. is seeking a Student Representative to act as a liaison between veterinary students and Banfield Medical Director. The role involves promoting Banfield's mission among peers and organizing campus events.

The ideal candidate will be enrolled in a veterinary medicine program, possess strong communication and organizational skills, and be comfortable in an active work environment. If you are enthusiastic about veterinary care and enjoy working with students, we would love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English.
• Demonstrates systematic approach and remains orderly.
• Identifies, analyzes, and solves problems decisively.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between students, faculty, and Banfield.
• Promote awareness of Banfield’s mission and vision.
• Assist in arranging campus visits and events.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational ability

Problem solving skills

Client service skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Enrolled as a student in a veterinary medicine program

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Access

Job description

Pay range for this role: $1,250 stipend per semester.

Job Purpose

The primary purpose and function of the Student Representative is to serve as a liaison between their university (students and faculty) and an assigned Banfield Medical Director.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assist 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 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 (e.g., 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.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Leadership Competencies

• Action oriented
• Command skills
• Integrity and trust
• Planning
• Peer Relationships

Functional Competencies

• Priority setting
• Presentation skills
• Approachability
• Listening
• Problem solving

Capabilities & Experience

• Ability to multi‑task: manages multiple tasks simultaneously and shifts attention efficiently.
• Communication skills: reads, writes, and speaks fluent English with appropriate grammar and vocab.
• Organizational ability: demonstrates systematic approach, remains orderly, and turns chaos into order.
• Problem solving skills: identifies, analyzes, and solves problems decisively.
• Client service skills: provides attentive, courteous, and informative service.
• Intellectual ability: follows instructions accurately and provides direction when needed.
• Mathematical ability: performs basic calculations and converts units of measurement.
• Computer skills: confidently uses Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and related software.

Special Working Conditions

• Must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics, and language ability to perform duties proficiently.
• Must be able to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and manipulate up to 50 pounds.
• Work environment normally moderate noise level and pets present.

Experience, Education & Training

• Enrolled as a student in a veterinary medicine program at a School or College of Veterinary Medicine.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Banfield Pet Hospital® is committed to a diverse work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. It is our mission to provide equal employment opportunities to all candidates and to ensure that access to jobs is strictly based on job‑related criteria.