R&D Veterinary Services Intern - Fort Dodge, IA (Summer 2027)

Iowa Ag; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Elanco is seeking a Veterinary Services Intern for the Fort Dodge, IA R&D site. You will join a team of veterinarians and veterinary technicians to support animal care, clinical studies, and the welfare program, gaining hands-on experience in regulated research environments.

The role emphasizes collaboration with R&D, manufacturing and quality, plus opportunities to present findings and network within the internship program.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program with a science concentration (biology, animal science, pre-veterinary) OR enrolled in a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program (DVM).
• Must return to a degree-seeking program after internship completion.

Responsibilities

• Work in a regulated environment following policies and animal welfare standards.
• Develop, manage, and participate in the animal welfare program.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support animal health and study execution.
• Assist veterinary staff with colony maintenance and clinical case management.
• Present final project results to R&D colleagues and the intern community.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Independent work

Enthusiasm to learn

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate in science (biology/animal science/pre-vet)

DVM program enrollment

Job description

### Job Details#### Job Title:R&D Veterinary Services Intern - Fort Dodge, IA (Summer 2027)#### Location:,, ,#### Company:#### Industry Sector:#### Industry Type:#### Career Type:#### Job Type:Full Time#### Minimum Years Experience Required:N/A#### Salary:$20.00-$40.00 HOUR### Get Job Alerts**Career Type:****Country:** USAI agree to receive alerts from and to the .Your alert was created successfully.x## General Alert Saved* The listings below are jobs matching the criteria you've selected for your General Alert on.Criteria selected was:* General alert saved for .* General alert notifications will be sent weekly on Monday.* Please note that you can only have one general alert active at any given time. Creating a new general alert will override an existing general alert.* Visit the to manage your alerts# R&D Veterinary Services Intern - Fort Dodge, IA (Summer 2027)| Number of Years Experience: | Minimum Education Completed: | || Education Major / Discipline Category: | Most Recent / Current Occupation: | |**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:** R&D Veterinary Services InternAs a Veterinary Services Intern, you will be part of a team of 5 veterinarians and 2 veterinary technicians overseeing the health and welfare of our research animals at our Fort Dodge R&D site. You will support medical care, clinical studies, and the animal welfare program. You will work cross-functionally with both Research and Development as well as Manufacturing and Quality.This role offers an exceptional opportunity to build a deep understanding of how animal medicines are developed, regulated, and maintained, and how high-quality animal care underpins R&D and product success.**Your Responsibilities:*** Work effectively in a highly regulated environment, following applicable policies, procedures, and animal welfare standards* Learn how to develop, manage, and participate in a cohesive animal welfare program* Work with cross-functional teams to support animal health, welfare, and study execution* Support veterinary staff in colony maintenance and clinical case management* Present final project results in an oral presentation summarizing your project objectives, methods, results, and key learnings to R&D colleagues and the intern community.**What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):*** **Education:** Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program with a concentration in science (biology, animal science, pre-veterinary) OR currently enrolled in a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program (DVM)* **Academic Progress:** Students must return to a degree seeking program for the fall semester following the completion of the internship.**Technical Skills and Core Competencies:*** Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with veterinarians, technicians, and cross functional teams* Strong organizational and time management skills* Enthusiasm to learn and grow in a regulated research environment, with an open and curious mindset* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining high standards of animal care and documentation**What will give you a competitive advantage (preferred qualifications)*** Demonstrated interest in laboratory animal medicine and/or animal welfare* Previous internship experience with a science, pharmaceutical, or animal health background**Additional information:*** **Travel:** 10% - to corporate facility in Indianapolis, IN for opening/closing* **Location:** Fort Dodge R&D - Fort Dodge, IA (100% On-Site)**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 statusElanco may use automated tools, including AI, to support parts of our recruitment process, such as reviewing applications against job-related criteria and/or transferrable skills. These tools help ensure a consistent, structured evaluation, but they do not make hiring decisions. All decisions involve a human reviewer. For more information on how we handle personal data, please see our Elanco Workforce Privacy Notice.To apply please click on APPLY TO THIS POSITIONJob Post Date: 10/20/26Here are some other jobs you may be interested in applying for.| | || - | - || Elanco Fort Dodge, Iowa | Elanco Fort Dodge, Iowa || Elanco Fort Dodge, Iowa | |2 people are interested in this job.