Laboratory Animal Veterinary Intern

Cambridge City, IN
Internship
Student (College)
If you are a current student pursuing a doctorate degree in veterinary medicine this role is for you!

Deadline for application: March 6th 2026

The Location: Taconic Biosciences is seeking a Laboratory Animal Veterinary Intern to join our Animal Welfare and Integrity team in this full time, paid, summer internship. This will be a part‑remote / part‑onsite internship; qualified candidates should be available to spend approximately two to three days per week at our Cambridge City, Indiana site. 

Starting Pay: $20.00 per hour. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors. These factors include geographic location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions and could exceed the advertised salary range.

The Internship: The Laboratory Animal Veterinary Intern supports animal welfare assessments under the supervision of veterinary staff while receiving professional training, following established SOPs, assisting with data compilation, and participating in team meetings.

You can expect to:
  • Work with veterinary staff to assess animal welfare issues
  • Learn to communicate with animal care staff
  • Search pertinent databases and compile data
  • Attend weekly staff meetings
  • Train in appropriate SOPs
  • Network within our global organization.
  • Experience a hands-on opportunity to experience a career within a global animal welfare team.
  • Complete an end of summer presentation on the knowledge and skills obtained, with provided exposure to leadership

If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to partner with a company and receive immediate experience, taking part in important work objectives, bringing your ideas to the table, and helping to move the sciences forward, apply today!

Eligibility:
To be eligible for this opportunity you must:
  • Be enrolled in an academic program in pursuit of a doctorate degree in veterinary medicine
  • Have completed at least one year of courses in a veterinary medical program.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Have a willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and processes.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to do the work, with some walking; standing; bending; carrying items such as papers, books, small parts; driving an automobile; etc. No special physical demands are required to perform the work. Generally, no adverse environmental conditions are present.

Occasional exposure to minor injury or other occupational hazards requiring precaution. Occasional exposure to extremes in temperature, outdoor weather, strong odors, and/or noise levels may occur within the work environment.

Allergen Disclosure:
Due to the nature of the work performed at Taconic, employees may be exposed to allergens in the workplace, even if their positions do not involve the direct handling of animals or animal bedding.  While individuals with preexisting allergies and/or asthma may be particularly sensitive to these exposures, anyone can experience a reaction.

About Us:
With a history of over 65 years of excellence, Taconic Biosciences is a global team of the best problem solvers in the industry.  We partner with our clients to develop winning research strategies that accelerate the discoveries for prevention and treatment of disease.
Taconic employees all over the world show up every day to deliver the best solutions for our clients while caring for ourselves, each other, and especially our animals.  If you are a respectful, compassionate individual with a can-do attitude and a desire to do the right thing, we want you to join us! 

Better Together at Taconic Inclusion, Awareness & Action.  Taconic Biosciences is taking an active and intentional role in creating a company culture that encourages and appreciates the uniqueness in all people. Being you is what allows you to bring your best self to work. We are committed to ensuring that Taconic is a safe and fair workplace for everyone because it’s our differences that make us stronger.  We are better together.

Taconic Biosciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or protected veteran status.


 
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