About the role#
This internship provides hands-on experience in laboratory animal behavioral medicine. You will work under the mentorship of board-certified laboratory animal veterinarians to support clinical welfare assessments and enrichment programs. The role is designed for individuals who are interested in the clinical application of behavioral science and are considering or pursuing ACLAM board eligibility.
What you'll do#
- Complete a mentored project focused on a clinical behavioral welfare challenge and present your findings to the program team.
- Observe and participate in behavioral welfare assessments to identify species-typical versus abnormal behaviors in rodents, companion animals, and agricultural animals.
- Shadow and assist with the evaluation of environmental enrichment strategies and positive reinforcement-based handling protocols.
- Participate in clinical rounds with the veterinary team to gain exposure to welfare-based clinical decision-making and humane endpoint recognition.
- Assist in the collection and organization of behavioral welfare data using digital tools to support program metrics.
- Communicate behavioral science concepts to animal care technicians and husbandry teams through staff training and enrichment activities.
What you'll need#
- PhD in Behavioral Animal Science or a DVM/VMD degree from an AVMA-accredited institution.
- Demonstrated interest in laboratory animal medicine.
- Eligibility or intent to pursue ACLAM board certification.
- Prior laboratory animal medicine coursework, externship, or clinical rotation experience.
Location & details#
- Location: Lincoln, Nebraska.
- Employment: Full-time, on-site, paid internship.
- Term: Rolling.
About Zoetis
Zoetis operates in the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector. The company focuses on the prediction, prevention, detection, and treatment of animal illnesses. It serves veterinarians, pet owners, and livestock farmers across more than 100 countries. Founded in 2013, the organization is based in Parsippany, New Jersey, and employs over 10,001 people.
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