Veterinary Student Representative Intern
Petco
Veterinary Student Representative Intern
Petco
Retail pet supplies, grooming, veterinary care
Want to help pets live their best lives?
We’re proud to be where the pets go and where the pet people go. If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you.
Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what’s right for pets and people.
About Petco:
We’re proud to be "where the pets go" to find everything they need to live their best lives for more than 60 years — from their favorite meals and toys, to trusted supplies and expert support from people who get it, because we live it. We believe in the universal truths of pet parenthood — the boundless boops, missing slippers, late night zoomies and everything in between. And we’re here for it. Every tail wag, every vet visit, every step of the way. We are 29,000+ strong and together we nurture the pet-human bond in more than 1,500 Petco stores across the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. In 1999, we founded Petco Love. Together, we support thousands of local animal welfare groups nationwide and have helped find homes for approximately 7 million animals through in-store adoption events.
We’reVetco Total Care, a network of full-service veterinary hospitals where skilled veterinarians and passionate support teams practice high-quality general practice medicine and surgery in a supportive and inclusive environment. We’re focused on purpose-driven work, and strongly believe what’s good for pets, people and our planet is good for us.
Join us as a Student Representativefor the 2026–2027 academic year and partner with our Educational Outreach team to connect and engage with your classmates and faculty to offer learning and networking opportunities!
As a Student Representative you will
Facilitate connection with student program advisor or professor for the Educational Outreach team and Area medical director. This will help ensure the program and offerings are in alignment with school policies.
Plan, coordinate and help advertise four liveevents yearfor your classmates
Examples may include lunch & learns, hands on wet labs and social events
Encourage classmates to attendthese events by delivering timely communications via email and internal posting opportunities
Help ensure events run smoothlyto include pre-planning the event, ordering supplies needed, communicating with Education Outreach coordinator if additional items needed and marketing the events
Provide ideas and input to your Educational Outreach coordinator about the types of events that your classmates will find valuable
Attend one monthly 30-minute check-in call with yourEducational Outreach Coordinatorvia Zoom
Attend one monthly personal development call with a local Area Medical Director (veterinarian) via Zoom or in person (depending on location)
Communicate in a timely manner with your Educational Outreach Coordinators via email
Share information about events, externships, mentorship and job opportunities, four per year
Represent Vetco Total Care at your school’s career fairs and alumni events
Perks
Exclusive Vetco Total Care gear and swag and a Figs uniform gift card
Ongoing monthly virtual mentorship with a local area medical director (Veterinarian)
Interview coaching and resume review sessions with a veterinary career advisor
Access to a network of veterinarians in the state you plan to practice
40% off Petco-owned brands
20% or more off most in-store purchases & services
10% off petco.com purchases
FREE Dog Training group classes
20% off Grooming
20% off vet services
Petco Perks discounts on popular entertainment, fitness, travel, tech, home, auto & pet insurance brands
Qualifications
2nd semester or above with high GPA, 3.0 or above
Interest in general practice
Strong organization and communication skills and the ability to work well with others
Interest in motivating other students to participate in learning and social events
Cannot hold a conflicting Student Representative role
Hourly Rate: $18.65 - $31.83 (depending on location)with total projected earnings of around $2000 during the durations of the school year
This position is a short-term contract designed to support five (5) onsite events and various marketing outreach initiatives. The posted range represents the good faith hourly rate the Company reasonably expects to pay at the time of hire.
This is a contract role with the possibility to renew each year.
Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. 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, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. 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, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.
The pay ranges outlined below are presented in accordance with state-specific regulations. These ranges may differ in other areas and could be subject to variation based on regulatory minimum wage requirements. Actual pay rates will depend on factors such as position, location, level of experience, and applicable state or local minimum wage laws. If the regulatory minimum wage exceeds the minimum indicated in the pay range below, the regulatory minimum wage will be the minimum rate applied.
$20.53 - $31.83Hourly or Salary Range will be reflected above. For a more detailed overview of Petco Total Rewards, including health and financial benefits, 401K, incentives, and PTO -see https://careers.petco.com/us/en/key-benefits
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Petco is a comprehensive retailer in pet care, offering a broad range of products and services for pet owners through both online and physical stores. It sells pet supplies and also provides grooming, training, and veterinary care, with additional subscription-based delivery services. Revenue comes from product sales, service fees, and loyalty program memberships (Pals Rewards). The company differentiates itself by delivering a one-stop experience that combines retail, services, and a rewards program, supported by an omnichannel presence. Its goal is to be a trusted, convenient partner for pet owners by providing convenient access to quality products and essential pet care services while building lasting customer relationships through rewards.
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