Work with prospective veterinary school candidates, helping them identify opportunities to enhance their profiles and draft compelling application materials
Manage relationships with applicants and families while providing strategic and tactical guidance on school selection, personal statements, CVs, recommendations, interviews, and the overall veterinary school application process
Identify optimal veterinary schools and programs for individual students; provide detailed feedback and guidance on their research into specific schools, ensuring alignment with the student’s background, goals, and specialty interests
Support students with project planning, helping them create and adhere to effective timelines through Excel-based trackers or other tools
Stay up-to-date on the veterinary school application process, including VMCAS (Veterinary Medical College Application Service) requirements, GRE preparation, and program-specific criteria, to advise prospective and existing clients on appropriate school selection and application strategies
Requirements
3rd or 4th year veterinary student, or graduate of a top U.S. veterinary school
Experience mentoring students through the veterinary school application process; admissions committee or selection board experience preferred but not required
Passion for mentoring and supporting students
Strong planning and organizational skills to manage complex application timelines
Excellent English reading, writing, and editing skills for impactful materials
Clear verbal communication skills to provide effective feedback
Project management skills to keep students on track during the application process
Benefits
100% coverage of health, vision, and dental benefits
Flexible Paid-time Off
Learning and Development Budget
Retirement Savings Plans - 401k with matching
Diversity and inclusion programs that promote employee resource groups like OWN (Outreach Women's Network), AAPI, Rainbow (LGBTQIA+), Gender+, LatinX, Black Excellence, Disability Community, and Veterans
Note: certain benefits are not provided to 1099 contract worker
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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