Veterinary Associate Student Representative - Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine

National Veterinary Associates

Job Description

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is hiring a Veterinary Student Representative for the 2025-2026 academic year.

NVA is looking for a student to represent NVA on campus and serve as an associate liaison to the student body at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine.

What you’ll do:
  • Partner with the NVA Campus Team and current student representative to coordinate events on and off campus
  • Distribute information about NVA’s externships and career opportunities to students
  • Identify opportunities for NVA to support, sponsor, and engage with students on your campus
  • Act as an ambassador for NVA by answering student questions and sharing opportunities
What makes you a great fit?

  • You’ll be in your second year of vet school during the 2025-2026 academic year
  • You love to meet new people, make connections, and build relationships with students at your school
  • You actively participate in campus clubs and/or organizations 
  • You do not currently hold any conflicting student representative positions 
  • You’re an organized and detail-oriented person willing to tackle anything from managing an invite list to helping setup for an event
What we offer:
  • $2,000 stipend per academic year
  • Invitation to travel on a Student Representative Trip for a 3-day/2-night trip (all expenses paid!) to learn about our business model and meet key team members. Next trip will be held Summer 2025.
  • Opportunity to learn about and network with a community of almost 1,000 hospitals in the US and Canada


NVA is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them. NVA is a community of more than 1,400 premier locations consisting primarily of general practice veterinary hospitals in addition to equine hospitals and pet resorts.


This is a contract position with the possibility to renew each year.



National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.  The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process.  For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
 
NVA 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, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.