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# VetEvolve Student Ambassador at VetEvolve

- **Company:** VetEvolve
- **Location:** United States
- **Posted:** 2025-12-11
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/vetevolve/jobs/5030617008

## Job description

Who is VetEvolve?

VetEvolve is a network of veterinary practices built to support the people delivering care and the practices they lead. We combine clinical insight with operational strength to give our teams the support, tools, and structure they need to thrive, without losing what makes each practice unique. We are intentionally focused on growth, not as an end in itself, but as a way to strengthen our practices, expand access to care, and create more opportunities for our teams.

Guided by our values: Care First. Better Together. Grow Forward. Own It. We create an environment where veterinary professionals can do their best work, build meaningful careers, and deliver exceptional care. Growth with intention. Care without compromise.

VetEvolve Student Ambassador

[VetEvolve](https://vetevolve.com/) is a people-first organization that provides industry know-how and reliable support to veterinary teams, enabling them to deliver exceptional patient care. We customize our approach to partnering with DVMs to ensure they are achieving their career goals and are fulfilled personally, professionally, and financially.

The student ambassador is responsible for helping VetEvolve engage with the student body in order to introduce students to VetEvolve to learn about opportunities, support and insight we can provide as they transition from academia to their first position as a licensed veterinarian.

Ambassador Duties:

- Act as a liaison between VetEvolve and veterinary students, clubs, professors and university personnel.
- Brainstorm ideas with VetEvolve contact person to create educational, engaging and unique events for students.
- Coordinate and execute campus outreach events such as, in person one on ones, virtual events, advertise events to the student body, assist with catering as needed.
- Responsible for timely registration of VetEvolve for job fairs, posts on school social media, job boards and notifies the student body the variety of opportunities within VetEvolve.
- Manages attendance expectations for all events hosted by VetEvolve in all settings.
- Promote student knowledge of, and participation in, our externship program.
- Assist VetEvolve with outreach to at least 75% of graduating class to include email, networking events,off campus events, touch points etc.
- Act as a resource to students related to the opportunities in our network and make information about our group available to students.
- Participate in monthly check in calls with VetEvolve company partner and assist with marketing efforts on social media sites (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram) on a monthly basis.
- Become familiar with our family of hospitals, leaders and staff.

What’s in it for you?

- Compensation - $750 per semester. All externship travel is covered for ambassadors to VetEvolve hospitals.
- Become a part of the VetEvolve family of veterinary professionals and make connections on-the-job through a customized externship, internship and/or summer work experience.
- Signing bonus and relocation reimbursement to join a VetEvolve practice post graduation.
- Fun!

Ideal Student Ambassador:

- 1st, 2nd, or 3rd year students.
- A student currently enrolled and who is actively engaged in the student community and is willing to interact with others outside of their respective class.
- Not be employed with another veterinary group as a student ambassador.
- A student who is also a school ambassador is eligible to apply.
- Student should be in good academic standing at their university.

Interested? Email your resume to Ashley Anderson at anderson@vetevolve.com Ready to Learn More?

We look forward to learning about your unique priorities and goals and working together with our local hospital teams to support you.

## About VetEvolve

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: VetEvolve is a veterinary practice acquisition and support platform that partners with independent veterinary practices across the eastern United States to provide operational, clinical, and career growth support.
- **Entity Type**: Private (funded through acquisitions; ownership structure not fully disclosed)
- **Headquarters**: Not publicly listed on website, but senior leadership roles suggest a presence in the eastern U.S. (e.g., San Antonio, TX for CDO; likely other locations)
- **Founded**: 2014 (roots trace back to 2006 with founders' military service)
- **Founders**: Paul Habenicht and Nick Lodestro

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Veterinary Services / Healthcare (Animal Health)
- **Target customers**: B2B (independent veterinary practice owners seeking partnership) and B2C (veterinary professionals seeking employment)
- **Mission/Purpose**: "We believe strong practices make for stronger care." They aim to strengthen the foundations of care and foster environments where people and practices can thrive.

## Products & Services
- **Practice Acquisition & Partnership**: VetEvolve acquires or partners with independent veterinary practices, offering operational support, infrastructure, and clinical resources while maintaining the practice's local identity and clinical autonomy.
- **Career Platform**: A structured ecosystem for veterinary professionals (vets, vet students, support staff, and leadership) with clear career pathways, mentorship, and operational support.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Network of 53 veterinary practices across 8 eastern states, recognized for sustained growth three years in a row.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Leadership team includes Catherine Howell (CEO), Clayton Stanley (CDO, previously led acquisition of 180+ clinics at AmeriVet), Mike Polgardy (CFO), and Mayange Kane (COO). Founder roots in military service (Marine Reconnaissance).
- **Growth Signals**: 117 open job postings on Greenhouse; expanding across multiple states (VA, WV, TN, NC, FL, KY, MD, PA); sustained growth recognition.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Clinically Led Model**: Operations are designed to support clinical judgment, not control it—a key differentiator from some consolidators.
- **Military-Inspired Culture**: Founding story rooted in Marine Reconnaissance values (core values, mission focus, team-based culture) creates a strong, purpose-driven organizational identity.
- **Scaled Expertise**: Leadership has deep M&A experience (CDO Clayton Stanley scaled 180+ clinics at AmeriVet) and healthcare operations expertise (CEO Catherine Howell, former COO at Mass Advantage and Cancer Treatment Centers of America).
- **Intentionally Moderate Growth**: "Grow with intention" philosophy avoids the burnout culture often associated with rapid roll-ups.

## Strategic Focus
- **Geographic Expansion**: Currently operating in 8 eastern states (VA, WV, TN, NC, FL, KY, MD, PA) with active recruitment signals.
- **Talent Pipeline Development**: Heavy investment in externships, new graduate pathways, and leadership development programs.
- **Operational Scale**: Building infrastructure and analytics to support a growing network of practices.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: "Care first" values with emphasis on clinical autonomy, collaboration, and sustainable growth. The company explicitly positions itself against burnout culture.
- **Remote/Hybrid/Office**: Clinical roles are in-person at partner practices. Corporate roles may offer flexibility, but this is not explicitly stated.
- **Career Development**: Structured pathways for all roles (licensed vets, new grads, support staff, leadership), including mentorship programs and externships.
- **Unique Differentiator**: For veterans or those who value mission-driven, team-first cultures, the Marine Reconnaissance founding story provides a unique organizational bond.
- **Growth Trajectory**: Recognized for sustained growth for three consecutive years, suggesting stability and expansion opportunity for employees.

## Sources
1. [VetEvolve Homepage](https://vetevolve.com/)
2. [VetEvolve Careers Page](https://vetevolve.com/careers/)
3. [VetEvolve About Page](https://vetevolve.com/about/)
4. [VetEvolve Practice List](https://vetevolve.com/about/practices/)
5. [VetEvolve Greenhouse Job Board](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/vetevolve)

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