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

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 Intern

As 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 advan...