Livestock Research Intern: Hands-On Animal Care & Data

Zoetis; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoetis is offering a summer internship at the Richland, Michigan research farm, supporting the animal care team with daily husbandry for livestock and companion animals. You will learn study protocols, assist with data collection, and practice strong biosafety in a team‑oriented environment; some early mornings required.

This hands‑on internship provides exposure to vaccine and pharmaceutical research in livestock and companion animals, with daily in‑person duties five days a week.

Qualifications

• Be enrolled or have just completed a Bachelor’s degree program.
• Experience and a passion for working with animals.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds is not required, but is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Daily husbandry and animal care
• Assist in all aspects of animal research
• Learn biosecurity and biosafety practices
• Work as part of a research team
• Follow stringent animal welfare guidelines

Skills

Animal care

Research assistance

Biosecurity practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree program

Job description

Zoetis is offering a summer internship at the Richland, Michigan research farm, supporting the animal care team with daily husbandry for livestock and companion animals. You will learn study protocols, assist with data collection, and practice strong biosafety in a team‑oriented environment; some early mornings required.

This hands‑on internship provides exposure to vaccine and pharmaceutical research in livestock and companion animals, with daily in‑person duties five days a week.