Animal Sciences
Global Internship Abroad

Animal Sciences

CEA CAPA Internships Abroad is continuously broadening our internship opportunities around the world and takes care to align each internship with an intern’s experience and area of interest.

Please note some internship abroad placements may need candidates to have completed upper-level courses in the respective area, possess specific set of skills, and/or be capable of demonstrating knowledge. Industry availability is not guaranteed and is subject to change. Here is a sample of what animal sciences global internships abroad can entail.

*Note: Animal health internships provide insight into global animal health issues and veterinary support services. These internships typically focus on the administrative, educational, and/or support aspects of the industry and may not include direct animal care or patient-facing work.

Sample Position Description

Dive into Animal Sciences, a field dedicated to understanding and improving the lives of animals through research on biology, behavior, and health. Some duties may include but are not limited to:

1. Data Entry for Animal Health Records: Assist in entering data collected by veterinarians and animal technicians into health records and management systems for tracking and analysis.

2. Observation Logs and Report Compilation: Help compile and organize logs of animal behavior, health checks, and feeding schedules documented by senior staff, preparing summaries for review.

3. Scheduling Routine Health Checks: Assist in scheduling routine health check-ups and vaccinations for animals by coordinating with veterinary staff and updating the health management calendar.

4. Feeding Schedule Documentation: Support the documentation and filing of feeding schedules and dietary adjustments, ensuring that records are accurately maintained and accessible.

5. Assisting with Animal Care Records Management: Help maintain and organize records related to animal care, such as breeding logs, medical histories, and nutritional plans, ensuring they are easily accessible for review.

Competency & Skill Development

Displayed below are examples of industry-specific competencies and transferable skills previous interns have developed through our internship placements. Every internship is crafted to align with the distinct goals of the intern and the requirements of their industry. This customization is identified through our placement process and expands as the intern begins their internship and engages with their supervisor.

Industry Specific Competency & Transferable Skill Development:

1. Attention to Detail — Carefully entering and organizing data related to animal health and care, ensuring accuracy in records.
2. Organizational Skills — Assisting in the management of schedules, records, and documentation to support efficient animal care operations.
3. Data Management — Supporting the accurate entry and maintenance of animal health and care data, crucial for informed decision-making.
4. Time Management — Assisting in the timely organization and documentation of tasks and schedules to ensure smooth operations in animal care.
5. Communication Skills — Coordinating with veterinary staff and senior animal care workers to assist with scheduling and documentation, ensuring clarity and efficiency.