Vet Student Ambassador & Events Leader

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive Vetco Total Care gear

Ongoing monthly virtual mentorship

Interview coaching and resume review

40% off Petco-owned brands

20% off most in-store purchases

10% off petco.com purchases

FREE Dog Training group classes

20% off Grooming

20% off vet services

Petco Perks discounts on entertainment

Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is seeking a Student Representative for the 2026-2027 academic year to partner with Educational Outreach and connect with classmates and faculty for learning and networking opportunities.

You will facilitate connections, plan and advertise four live events per year, and promote events through emails and postings. Attend monthly Zoom check-ins with the Education Outreach Coordinator and a veterinary director, and share ideas for valuable activities.

Qualifications

• 2nd semester or above with GPA 3.0 or higher.
• Interest in general practice.
• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Ability to motivate other students to participate in learning and social events.
• Cannot hold a conflicting Student Representative role.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate connection with student program advisor or professor for Educational Outreach.
• Plan, coordinate and advertise four live events per year for classmates.
• Organize events such as lunch & learns, hands-on labs and social activities.
• Encourage peers to attend events via timely communications.
• Ensure events run smoothly by pre-planning and coordinating with stakeholders.
• Provide ideas to the Educational Outreach Coordinator about valuable event types.
• Attend monthly 30-minute check-in calls with the Educational Outreach Coordinator via Zoom.
• Attend monthly personal development calls with a local Area Medical Director via Zoom or in-person.
• Communicate with Educational Outreach Coordinators via email.
• Share information about events, externships, mentorship and job opportunities (four per year).
• Represent Vetco Total Care at campus career fairs and alumni events.

Skills

Strong organization

Communication skills

Motivating others

Teamwork

Interest in general practice

Job description

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is seeking a Student Representative for the 2026-2027 academic year to partner with Educational Outreach and connect with classmates and faculty for learning and networking opportunities.

You will facilitate connections, plan and advertise four live events per year, and promote events through emails and postings. Attend monthly Zoom check-ins with the Education Outreach Coordinator and a veterinary director, and share ideas for valuable activities.