University of Florida - Student Ambassador

MARS Veterinary; Florida; Hybrid; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Generous Retirement Plans

Student Debt Relief Program

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Top-Tier Mental Health Resources

Continuing Education Allowance

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

VCA Inc. seeks a Student Ambassador to connect veterinary medicine students with Banfield Medical Directors. Responsibilities include promoting Banfield's mission, facilitating campus visits, and ensuring communication between Banfield and students.

The ideal candidate is currently enrolled in a veterinary medicine program and possesses strong organizational and communication skills.

Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, retirement plans, and educational allowances.

Qualifications

• Proactively promote Banfield's mission and vision among peers.
• Assist in arranging campus visits.
• Attend Banfield-sponsored conferences as required.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Ensure attentive and informative service.
• Maintain communication with the Student Programs team.

Skills

Leadership competencies

Communication skills

Organizational ability

Problem solving skills

Client service skills

Education

Enrolled in a veterinary medicine program

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Access

Outlook

Job description

Job Purpose and Function

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

Essential Responsibilities and Tasks

• 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 the 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.

Hiring Qualifications – Competencies

• Leadership competencies: Action oriented, Command skills, Integrity and trust, Planning, Peer relationships.
• Functional competencies: Priority setting, Presentation skills, Approachability, Listening, Problem solving.

Capabilities and Experience

• Ability to multi‑task – manages multiple tasks simultaneously with accuracy.
• Communication skills – reads, writes and speaks fluent English with appropriate grammar, style and vocabulary.
• Organizational ability – systematic approach, orderly and able to turn chaos into order.
• Problem solving skills – identifies, analyzes and solves problems decisively.
• Client service skills – ensures attentive, courteous and informative service.
• Intellectual ability – follows instructions accurately.
• Mathematical ability – performs basic arithmetic and converts units of measurement.
• Computer skills – comfortable using Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and other specialized software.

Special Working Conditions

Must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics and language ability (reading, writing and speaking English). Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb and manipulate up to 50 pounds. Noise level is normally moderate. Environment where pets are present.

Experience, Education and/or Training

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

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous Retirement Plans (401(k) and Roth) with company match
• Best‑in‑Class Student Debt Relief Program (for Full‑Time DVMs)
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Top‑Tier Mental Health and Wellbeing Resources, including free coaching and counseling sessions
• Associate Life Insurance (company‑paid) and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Company‑Paid Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid Parental Leave for birth and adoption
• Continuing Education Allowance (for Eligible Positions)
• Back‑Up Child and Elder Care & Family Support Resources
• Fertility and Family Building Support
• Digital Exercise Therapy program
• Voluntary Protection Benefits
• Legal Plan
• Identity Protection
• Commuter Benefits
• Three Free Optimum Wellness Plans for Pets
• Exclusive Discounts on products and services

Benefits eligibility is based on employment status. Full‑time Associates are eligible for all benefit programs (Student Debt Program available for FT DVMs only); Part‑time Associates are eligible for those benefits with an asterisk (*).

Equal Opportunity Employer

WE ARE A DRUG‑FREE, SMOKE‑FREE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Banfield Pet Hospital strongly supports and values the uniqueness of all individuals and promotes a work environment where diversity is embraced. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. Banfield Pet Hospital complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at all Banfield locations.