Blue Buffalo Company is inviting veterinary students to apply for the position of Blue Buffalo Student Representative.  One student per school will be selected for this position, which will correspond with the timing of the 2022-2023 school year.

Through this position, the student will:

• Be paid an annual stipend of $1,200, in two equal payments of $600
• Advance their understanding of pet nutrition
• SAVMA meeting registration/airfare/hotel expenses paid for should the representative be available to attend

Gain leadership and organizational skills.

Application Process 
•Applications should be submitted to Dr. Carmella at The Blue Buffalo Company,  vcarmella@bluebuff.com, and should consist of a:
oCover letter expressing the student’s intent 
o1-2 page resume
•Virtual interviews may be scheduled after applications are received

Roles & Responsibilities

The successful candidate will act as a liaison between the Blue Buffalo Company and the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM).  The ideal candidate will have a background in small animal medicine, with a special interest in nutrition, be a leader in their class, and be in good academic standing. 

Responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:

• Interface with students and faculty in a manner that follows guidelines and protocol of the CVM.
• Distribute educational materials provided by Blue Buffalo to their fellow students.
• Collaborate with other student representatives on how best to share Blue Buffalo’s nutrition philosophy and support of veterinary students. This may include working with the CVM administration/faculty advisor to write articles in student papers, blogs, etc. on topics related to nutrition. 
• Work with the CVM student groups and faculty to plan and execute one student meeting or event twice annually.
• Participate in scheduled virtual meetings with your Blue Buffalo veterinarian to keep them informed of student happenings and current events of the veterinary student body.
• Assist Blue Buffalo veterinarian in establishing and maintaining CVM pet food sampling program and student/staff/faculty pet feeding program.