Vet Student Advocate: Lead Campus Engagement & Externships

Mission Pet Health; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship access

Externships opportunities

Student bonus up to $20k

Career networking

Job summary

Mission Pet Health seeks a Student Advocate to connect our clinics with veterinary students across campuses. You’ll promote career opportunities, host engagement events, share externship details, and gather campus insights to help peers grow professionally.

You’ll build relationships with faculty, student clubs, and hospital teams, gain real-world leadership experience, and expand your professional network while contributing to our mission and enjoying competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Current 1st–3rd year veterinary student status.
• Active engagement within your school community and veterinary student clubs.

Responsibilities

• Be the primary link between Mission Pet Health and your university's students, faculty, and student organizations.
• Promote awareness and participation in DVM student programs through networking, email outreach, and attending student meetings.
• Organize campus engagement events (at least one per semester) including logistics such as scheduling and catering.
• Share information about externships, job openings, and career paths within the Mission Pet Health network.
• Gather campus insights and keep the team informed about job fairs and campus events.
• Complete at least one clinical rotation at a Mission Pet Health hospital within your first year as an Advocate.
• Support social media with monthly content about experiences and student events.

Skills

Student liaison

Event planning

Networking

Communication

Education

Veterinary student (DVM program)

Job description

Mission Pet Health seeks a Student Advocate to connect our clinics with veterinary students across campuses. You’ll promote career opportunities, host engagement events, share externship details, and gather campus insights to help peers grow professionally.

You’ll build relationships with faculty, student clubs, and hospital teams, gain real-world leadership experience, and expand your professional network while contributing to our mission and enjoying competitive compensation.