Roo

University/Student Veterinary Ambassador (Consultant Basis)

Job Summary

This role targets veterinary students enrolled in a DVM/VMD program to act as campus ambassadors for Roo, a veterinary staffing platform. Responsibilities include promoting Roo University, facilitating school events, and providing feedback on platform experience and community initiatives. The role emphasizes networking, communication, community engagement, and entrepreneurial curiosity. It offers opportunities to learn about innovative veterinary technology and contribute to a growing start-up focused on improving work/life balance for veterinary professionals.

Required Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Networking

Community Engagement

Event Planning

Feedback and Improvement

Technology Awareness

Entrepreneurship

Benefits

401K

Travel Opportunities

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Continuing Education Support

Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave

Monthly Wellness Stipends

Comprehensive health benefits

Reproductive Care Leave

Stipends for home office setup

Base medical plan covered at 100%

Optional premium health plans

Gifts on birthday and anniversary

Job Description

What We Do

Roo (www.roo.vet) has created the first B2B labor marketplace in animal healthcare that connects veterinary professionals with hospitals through innovative technology, with opportunities to expand and offer more opportunities for both our demand & supply of users.

Our dynamic platform enables hospitals to fulfill personnel needs in real time, while allowing high-quality veterinary professionals to secure work at the click of a button. Beyond the platform, Roo represents a growing opportunity to help hospitals meet all-things staffing, and a growing community of resilient vet industry professionals who value flexibility and work-life balance, in addition to providing the best possible outcomes for clients and their pets.

Our aim is to combine experienced healthcare expertise with Silicon Valley talent to shake up this industry and change the way veterinarians and hospitals work!

About the Role

We are looking for passionate and driven veterinary students to join our team and help us spread the word about Roo, the revolutionary new relief platform!

This is a unique opportunity to be able to work with a team that is transforming the animal healthcare industry by improving work/life balance for veterinary professionals. You will have the opportunity to be part of a fast-growing start-up and learn about innovative technology and marketplaces!

We want to build a strong community based in the heart of the veterinary profession. If you love to network and want to learn how to take things from ideation to execution, then we are the team for you!

This is a veterinary student position. Must be currently enrolled in a DVM/VMD program.

Your Responsibilities

1) Help us spread the word for Roo University!

We at Roo believe in the future of veterinary medicine, and it starts with you! We have built the world's first and best open access externship and internship database. Students can look up and apply to externships all across the US, helping them build a strong network while gaining valuable experience.

Act as our local ambassador for Roo on campus. Help answer questions from students about our team and company, as well as upcoming events and opportunities.

2) Facilitate School Events.

We love talking with students, connecting them with mentors, and eating great food. Help us schedule lunch and learn talks, meetings, and campus events to maximize our connection with your school and clubs.

3) Have an interest in entrepreneurship? We can help!

Opportunity to participate in product, technology, and operations meetings/sessions as needed, providing key student feedback and insights to help the team make the best decisions for our users.

Contribute to improving the vet user acquisition, onboarding, engagement, and relief day experiences with Roo, providing feedback on what changes or enhancements are needed with our platform and processes.

Facilitate the design and implementation of recurrent community initiatives that enhance the Roo brand and marketplace

$1000 per semester for retainer services.

Qualifications

Superstar student with a positive reputation
Positive, can-do attitude!Strong communication skills
Passion for creating a best-in-class experience for Roo’s veterinarian professionals & hospitals

Core Values

Our Core Values are what shape us as an organization and we're looking for people who exhibit the same values in their professional life; Bias to Urgency, Drive Measurable Impact, Seek Understanding, Solve Customer Problems and Have Fun!

What to expect from working at Roo!

For permanent, full time employees, we offer:

Accelerated growth & learning potential.
Stipends for home office setup, continuing education, and monthly wellness.
Comprehensive health benefits to fit your needs with base medical plan covered at 100% with optional premium buy up plans.
401K
Unlimited Paid Time Off.
Paid Maternity/Paternity and reproductive care leave.
Gifts on your birthday & anniversary.
Opportunity for domestic travel, including for regional team building events.

Overall, you would be part of a mission-driven company that will significantly empower the lives of all veterinary professionals and the health of the overall animal industry that seeks massive innovation.

We have diverse, passionate & driven team members from a variety of backgrounds, and Roo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates. We understand that your individual experience may not check every box but we still encourage you to apply even if you are not confident in every expectation listed.

Ready to join the Roo-volution?!

Interested in this job?

Application deadline: Open until filled

Roo

Roo is the #1 veterinary relief platform connecting the largest network of veterinarians and technicians with hospitals for freelance relief jobs.

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Date PostedJanuary 31st, 2025

Job TypeFull Time

LocationRemote

SalaryCompetitive rates

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