Pre-Veterinary and Animal Science Internships
Studying or want to study pre-veterinary science, animal science, shelter medicine/management or related field? Then the Animal Care Sanctuary’s Pre-Veterinary Internship Program might be for you – and don’t take our word for it.
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Summer Intern, 2019
Kansas State University
Animal Care Sanctuary is one of the oldest and largest no-kill shelters in the United States and is the only animal care organization of its kind in the country that offers pre-vet internships with housing on-site.
Their lifesaving mission envisions a community that promotes turning compassion into action for dogs and cats by adopting healthy animals into loving homes, promoting the human-animal bond through outreach, education and advocacy, spaying and neutering to end the suffering of over-population and to improve public health, and the humane and compassionate treatment of all animals.
The three main pillars that guide their work are animal rescue/adoption, community collaboration and education.
The ACS Intern Program is designed to give students the experience in all facets of shelter and sanctuary management. It provides opportunities to develop skills in a variety of areas involved in animal care.
Kansas State University
University of Minnesota – Twin Cities & Miami University
The program consists of a 12-week rotation through their cattery, canine care, low cost spay/neuter and wellness clinic (working with their vet team), and the adoption/administrative office to experience all aspects of the sanctuary. Students get education on the non-profit model and board governance. Students are also part of our Alternative Housing program in which they foster and train shelter dogs or cats who require behavioral modification training to increase their adoptability.
Here is an overview of Kayla’s recent internship experience:
SUNY Genesseo
In addition, ACS has several positions annually, reserved specifically for those pursuing a degree in shelter medicine or shelter management or for pre-vet students who have an interest in this pursuit. These interns qualify for a stipend provided by The Bronson Scholarship in Memory of Frederick M. Gerhard & Edythe Gay Jennings.
Since 2014, ACS has hosted over 50 interns from various schools across the country, including the states of Illinois, Connecticut, New York, California, North Carolina, Texas, Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Kansas, Louisiana, Puerto Rico, Iowa, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, Florida, Indiana, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, Alabama, and New Hampshire.
Onsite housing is available for the students.
Even if students choose a path in private practice or a specialty, it’s the hope of ACS they still play an active role with a shelter in their own community.
Sierra | Spring Intern ’21
Elmira College
Here Is A Summary Of Interns’ Responsibilities:
Interns will work with existing staff to provide daily care for cats and dogs residing at the facility, including: cleaning and maintaining cages and kennel, site preparation and delivery, grooming, and socialization.
Interns will work with our experienced on-site veterinary team to handle, diagnose, and medicate animals. Due to the large number of animals residing at ACS, interns will likely gain exposure to and experience with a number of medical conditions, as well as assisting with spay/neuter surgeries.
Interns will gain experience assisting staff with monitoring new animals for communicable diseases before integrating them with resident animals.
Interns will have the opportunity to assist the facility with regular fundraising efforts and events (pending COVID-19 restrictions) to help raise money to fund our non-profit facility.
Interns will be required to utilize positive reinforcement methods to train and reside with a dog or cat that requires a behavior modification training program.
SUNY Cobleskill
Requirements:
Candidates must be pursuing or have recently received a degree in pre-veterinary science, animal science, biology, or a related field (Veterinary students). SPECIAL CONSIDERATION is given to those pursuing a degree in Shelter Medicine or Shelter Management.
Teamwork and communication skills are essential to success in this program.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical duties such as bending, stooping, and kneeling.
Ability to work on your feet for several hours at a time.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
This internship is 40 hrs/week, and interns will be required to work weekends as assigned.
For more information, please contact Amy VanBenthuysen at avanbenthuysen@animalcaresanctuary.org .
Internship duration:
12 week Spring Program-February through May Application Deadline: November 15
12 week Summer Program- May through August Application Deadline: February 15
12 week Fall Program- August through November Application Deadline: May 15
12 week Winter Program-November through February Application Deadline: August 15
Tuskegee University
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