What We Do
We’re on a mission to empower animal healthcare professionals with opportunities to earn more and achieve greater flexibility in their careers and personal lives.
Powered by groundbreaking technology, Roo has built the industry-leading veterinary staffing platform, connecting Veterinarians, Technicians, and Assistants with animal hospitals for relief work and hiring opportunities. Roo empowers the largest network of over 20,000 veterinary professionals to help more than 9,000 animal hospitals provide quality care to more pets.
Together, we’ve provided more than 3 million hours of healthcare, helping Veterinarians earn more than $200 million.
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?!
