Beef Veterinarian Intern - US Farm Animal (Summer 2027)

Elanco; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing assistance

Mentorship program

Professional development & networking

Job summary

Elanco invites current veterinary students to join the Beef Veterinarian Intern program for Summer 2027. You will work within the Beef Unit to provide technical guidance, perform a summer health project, and mentor skills in communication, analytics, and market research.

Travel is required for customer visits, with field-based locations across the United States. The program emphasizes mentorship, housing support, and a pathway to possible future opportunities within animal health.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program at an accredited veterinary school and in good standing, having completed your first or second year
• Strong interest in beef production medicine and animal health
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills; ability to work independently and in a team; proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to customers on Elanco's portfolio, including anti-infectives, vaccines, and parasiticides
• Define and deliver an owned project related to the beef product portfolio and its use
• Identify and evaluate beef sector account growth opportunities through market research
• Build and maintain relationships with veterinary clinics and act as liaison with the veterinary community
• Collaborate with Territory/District Managers and other technical consultants to gain insights
• Present project findings and potential business impact to US Farm Animal leadership

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Independent work

Education

Currently enrolled in a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program at an accredited veterinary school and in good standing, having completed your first or second year

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!

As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.

At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.

Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!

Your Role: Beef Veterinarian Intern - US Farm Animal (Summer 2027)

As a Summer 2027 US Farm Animal Beef Veterinarian Intern with Elanco Animal Health, you will join the Beef Unit, working alongside experienced professionals to provide technical expertise and support to our customers while delivering on a significant summer animal health project. Through hands‑on experience and expert mentorship, you will advance your clinical skills, strengthen your communication and interpersonal skills, gain exposure to business analytics and market research, explore research opportunities within the beef sector, and receive career development guidance within the animal health industry.

Your Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support and guidance to customers on Elanco's packaged goods portfolio, including anti‑infectives, vaccines, and parasiticides, covering product information, usage recommendations, and best practices.
• Define, execute, and deliver on an owned project centered on a specific area of the product portfolio and its use. Projects may include parasite management and product use strategies for beef operations, disease monitoring programs that use population sampling to track prevalence and occurrence, priority account targeting to identify underserved accounts, internal tools such as necropsy guides and training aids, or health and performance outcome reports using Benchmark data systems.
• Identify and evaluate account growth opportunities within the beef sector, conducting market research and analysis to find potential new clients and expand existing relationships.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with veterinary clinics, acting as a liaison between Elanco and the veterinary community to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Partner with Territory/District Managers, Key Account Managers, Veterinarian Technical Consultants, and Nutritionist Technical Consultants to gain insight into account management, technical advising, and industry best practices.
• Present your project findings, recommendations, and potential business impact to relevant US Farm Animal leadership.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Education: Currently enrolled in a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program at an accredited veterinary school and in good standing, having completed your first or second year
• Experience: Strong interest in beef production medicine and animal health
• Top Skills: Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):
  • Bring a strong interest and enthusiasm for the beef industry
  • Interest in research and in building a career in the animal health industry
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to make decisions within the context of uncertainty and ambiguity
  • Have a customer‑focused mindset

Additional Information:

• Travel: Regular travel required in conducting customer visits via car
• Location: Field-Based – Various locations throughout the United States

Elanco’s Internship Program

Our internship program is designed to give students meaningful, hands‑on experience as they kickstart their careers. Internships are project‑based and focused on business‑critical needs, giving every intern the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on Elanco’s success over the summer. At the heart of the experience is our belief that making life better for animals makes life better.

• Internship Dates: May 17th – August 6th, 2027
• Competitive Salary: $20-$40/hour (dependent upon major and year in school)
• Professional Development: Networking events, assigned mentors, and learning resources are provided.
• Housing: Financial support and help securing housing is available
• Future opportunities: High‑performing interns may be considered for full‑time roles or additional internships, based on business needs.

Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status

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