Career Newsletter

Career Newsletter

Each week, James Krotz, Coordinator of Career Services and Alumni Relations for the Department of Animal Sciences, shares a career newsletter with animal sciences students. These newsletters highlight internship and job opportunities, professional development resources, upcoming events and other career-related updates.

Explore the more below to stay informed and take advantage of the latest opportunities.

If you haven't heard back from a company you've applied to, be sure to follow up once every two weeks. Be politely persistent!

Spring 2026 Dairy Club Meeting Schedule

  • Master's in Poultry Welfare - Virginia Tech - Blacksburg, VA - Due ASAP!
  • Master's in Swine Growth & Development - Penn State University - Happy Valley, PA - Due ASAP!

  • Animal Sciences Ambassadors Application - Due March 25th!
  • Careers in Cattle Career Chat - Friday, March 6th - 11:30am-1pm - RSVP
  • BOAH Equine Health Webinar Series - Core-based vs. Risk-based Vaccination - March 11th
  • BOAH Equine Health Webinar Series - Strangles and Outbreak Prevention - March 25th
  • Ranch Camp - University of Wyoming - Ladder Ranch, WY - Due April 3rd!

  • Sheep Herdsman - Hunter Nutrition - Brookston, IN - $17/hr
  • Office Assistant - Hunter Nutrition - Brookston, IN - $17/hr
  • Feed Mill Assistant - Hunter Nutrition - Brookston, IN - $17/hr

  • Colvin Beef Scholarship - Due April 1st!

Featured Internship of the Week!
  • Summer Interns - Columbian Park Zoo - Lafayette, IN - Due March 6th!
Agribusiness
  • Marketing Intern - Kent Nutrition - Greater Grey, ME
  • E-Commerce Specialist Intern - Kent Nutrition - Muscatine, IA
  • Show Internship - American Quarter Horse Association - Amarillo, TX
  • Marketing Internship - American Paint Horse Association - Fort Worth, TX
  • Events Internship - American Paint Horse Association - Forth Worth, TX
  • Publications Internship - American Paint Horse Association - Fort Worth, TX
  • Pet Marketing Intern - Kent Nutrition - Muscatine, IA
  • Farm Practices Intern - Dairy Farmers of America - Kansas City, KS
  • Farm Services Intern - Dairy Farmers of America - Colorado
  • Supply Chain Intern - Zoetis Animal Health - Kalamazoo, MI
Genetics and Reproduction
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Animal Behavior and Wellbeing
  • African Conservation Internship - Loziba Wildlife Preserve - South Africa
  • Camp Counselors - Cub Creek Science Camp - Rolla, MO
  • Zoo Interns - Indianapolis Children's Zoo - Fort Wayne, IN - Due March 31st!
  • Emerald Coast Wildlife Internship - Emerald Coast Wildlife Rescue - Navarre, FL
  • Adventure Camp Counselors - Conner Prairie - Fishers, IN - $14.50/hr
  • Adventure Camp Intern - Conner Prairie - Noblesville, IN
  • Spring Animal Care Intern - Wolf Park - Battle Ground, IN
  • Zoo Internships - American Zoological Association - United States
Biosciences and Research
  • Summer Extension Intern - North Carolina State University - Raleigh, NC - Due March 6th!
  • Nutrition Intern - Kalmbach Feeds - Upper Sandusky, OH
  • Milling Operations Intern - Archer Daniels Midland - Decatur, IL
  • Production/Lab Intern - Dairy Farmers of America - Lubbock, TX
  • R&D Intern - Dairy Farmers of America - Springfield, MO
  • Nutrition Lab Intern - Kalmbach Feeds - Carey, OH
  • Quality Control Lab Intern - Zoetis - Kalamazoo, MI
Meat Science and Animal Products
  • Operations Interns - JBS Foods - United States - $26/hr
  • Live Operations Interns - Pilgrim's Poultry - United States - $26/hr
  • Quality Assurance Interns - Simmons Foods - AR, KS, MO
  • Production/Lab Intern - Dairy Farmers of America - Lubbock, TX
Animal Production and Management
  • Live Poultry Operations Interns - Tyson Foods - AR, OK, TN, KY, GA, NC, or SC
  • Live Poultry Production Interns - Pilgrim's - GA, AL, FL, MN, SC, TX, VA, WI, or WV - $22/hr + $2,500 housing stipend
  • Live Pork Production Intern - JBS Foods - Houstonia, MO or Fremont, IA - $22/hr + $2,500 housing stipend
  • Dairy Intern - Agrivision Farm Management - Hartley, TX
  • Pig Production Intern - Belstra Farms - DeMotte, IN
  • Swine Production Interns - Country View Family Farms - Modoc, IN
  • Feed Yard Intern - Five Rivers Cattle Feeders - Johnstown, CO
  • Swine Research Intern - Kalmbach Feeds - Upper Sandusky, OH
  • Poultry Research Intern - Kalmbach Feeds - Upper Sandusky, OH
  • Dairy Production Intern - Maple Bottom Farms - Fayette Co., PA
  • Poultry Production Intern - Select Genetics - Goldboro, NC
  • Horse Testing Intern - Indiana Horse Racing Commission - Indianapolis, IN - $17.36/hr
  • Horse Testing Technician - Indiana Horse Racing Commission - Shelbyville, IN - $17.36/hr
  • Swine Production Intern - Smithfield - Laverne, OK
  • Live Production Intern - Maple Leaf Farms - Milford, IN
  • Feed Mill Operations Intern - Purina Animal Nutrition - Rock Valley, IA
  • Livestock Production and Sales Intern - Anavery Fine Foods - Traverse County, MI - Email resume to Adam@anavery.com to apply!
  • Poultry Management Intern - Cal-Maine Foods - OH
  • Feed Mill Manager Intern - Cal-Maine Foods - OH
  • Swine Production Interns - Carthage Systems - Carthage, IL
  • Animal Feed Intern - CHS - Minot, N
Animal Sales
  • Sales Intern - Phibro Animal Health - Alberta, Canada
  • Sales Intern - Indiana Packer's Corporation - Delphi, IN
  • Farm and Ranch Feed Sales Intern - Purina Animal Nutrition - Indianapolis, IN
  • Sales Support Specialist Intern - Kent Nutrition - Indianapolis, IN
  • Dairy Sales Intern - Dairy Farmers of America - Chattanooga, TN
  • Customer Experience Intern - Kalmbach Feeds - Upper Sandusky, OH
  • Sales Intern - Oak Farms Dairy - Houston, TX
Veterinary Services
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Featured Job of the Week!
  • Contract Farm Supervisor - Herbruck's Poultry Ranch - Topeka, IN
 
Agribusiness
  • Customer Experience Specialist - Kalmbach Feeds - Upper Sandusky, OH
  • Customer Service Representative - AMVC Veterinary Services - Frankfort, IN
  • Marketing and Outreach Coordinator - Belstra Milling Company - DeMotte, IN
  • Ag Operations Leadership Development Program - Archer Daniels Midland - Decatur, IL
  • Office and Travel Coordinator - Maple Leaf Farms - Leesburg, IN
  • Program Enrollment Coordinator - Angus Association - St. Joseph, MO
  • Cattle Procurement Associate - Cargill - Wichita, KS
  • Sales Operations Analyst - Maple Leaf Farms - Leesburg, IN
  • Business Management Trainee - Butterball - Garner, NC
  • Customer Support Specialist - Kentucky Equine Research - Lexington, KY
  • Member Services Specialist - Red Angus Association - Commerce City, CO
Extension and Education
  • 4H Youth Extension Educator - Purdue Extension - Nashville, IN
  • 4H Youth Extension Educator - Purdue Extension - Corydon, IN
Genetics and Reproduction
  • Livestock Technician - Select Sires - Plain City, OH
  • Embryology Lab Technician - Semex - Syracuse, NY
  • Professional Services Embryologist - TransOva Genetics - Boise, ID
  • Reproductive Technician - Genus PLC - Michigan
  • Reproductive Technician - Genus PLC - Ohio
  • Reproductive Technician - Genus PLC - NY or VT
  • Embryologist - Cross Country Genetics - Wamego, KS
  • Embryology Lab Technician - Semex - Gilbert, AZ
  • Dairy AI Specialist - Select Sires - Menomonie, WI
  • Genetics Lab Technician - DNA Genetics - Connersville, IN
  • Embryology Lab Technician - Semex - Madison, WI
  • Professional Services Embryologist - TransOva Genetics - Turlock, CA
  • Lab Technician - TransOva Genetics - Hull, IA
Animal Behavior and Wellbeing
  • Conservation Law Enforcement Officers - Indiana DNR - Indiana
  • Animal Care Specialist (Indiana Family Farm) - Fort Wayne Children's Zoo - Fort Wayne, IN
  • Seasonal Animal Keepers - Indianapolis Zoo - Indianapolis, IN
  • Canine Enrichment Coordinator - Indy Humane - Indianapolis, IN - $19/hr
  • Kennel Technician - Indy Humane - Indianapolis, IN - $15/hr
  • Zookeepers and Aquarists - AZA - United States
  • Primate Keeper - Peaceable Primate Sanctuary - Winamac, IN
Biosciences and Research
  • Biosecurity Auditor - Cooper Farms - Ft. Recovery, OH
  • Microbiology Technician - EGenesis - Rensselaer, IN
  • Animal Study Technician - Labcorp Drug Development - Greenfield, IN - $22/hr
  • Animal Care Technicians - Inotiv - Greenfield, Indianapolis, Evansville, IN
  • Animal Research Technician - Ralco Agriculture - Marshall, MN
  • Monogastric Nutrition Support - Kalmbach Feeds - Upper Sandusky, OH
  • Quality Assurance Auditor - Inotiv - West Lafayette, IN
  • Animal Care Technicians - Labcorp - Madison, WI
  • Research Data Technician - Hy-Line Poultry - Warren, IN
Meat Sciences and Animal Products
  • Meat Inspector - Indiana Board of Animal Health - Jasper, IN
  • FSQR Specialist - Cargill - Lafayette, IN
  • FSQA Technician - Perdue Farms - Washington, IN
  • Food Safety Lab Technician - FarBest Foods - Vincennes, IN - $20.25/hr
  • Food Safety Quality Technician - Rose Acre Farms - Seymour, IN
  • Operations Management Trainees - JBS Foods - CO, IA, IL, KY, MN, NE, OH
  • Operations Management Trainee (x2) - Indiana Packer's Corporation - Delphi, IN
  • Quality Assurance Auditor - This Old Farm - Colfax, IN
  • Career Leadership Program - Simmons Foods - Siloam Springs, AR
Animal Production and Farm Management
  • Swine Production Manager - Smock Farms - Idaville, IN
  • Flock Advisor - Perdue Farms - Washington, IN
  • Swine Technician - Pipestone Management - Winamac, IN
  • Dairy Management Program - Agrivision Farm Management - Hartley, TX
  • Sow Unit Manager Trainee - Cooper Farms - Oakwood, OH
  • Animal Care Technician (x3) - EGenesis - Rensselaer, IN
  • Production Trainee - Rose Acre Farms - Francesville, IN or Brook, IN
  • Chicken Service Representative - Cooper Farms - Ft. Recovery, OH
  • Swine Management Trainee - Country View Family Farms - Hagerstown, IN
  • Swine Production Manager - Maschhoffs - Hannibal, MO
  • Flock Advisor - Perdue Farms - Beaver Dam, KY
  • Management Trainee - Maschhoffs - Louisville, IL
  • Wean-to-Finish Manager - Furrer Farms - Reynolds, IN
  • Farrowing Manager - Furrer Farms - Wolcott, IN
  • Dairy Herdsmen - Benton Group Dairies - Boswell, IN
  • Assistant Farm Manager - FarBest Foods - English, IN
  • Live Operations Management Trainee - Perdue Farms - Beaver Dam, KY
  • Flock Crew Technician - Hy-Line Poultry - Warren, IN
  • Animal Production Technician - New Fashion Pork - Linton, Sandborn, and Worthington, IN
  • Flock Supervisor - FarBest Foods - Jasper, IN
  • Poultry Farm Technnician - Sietsema Farms - Allendale/Fremont, MI
  • Swine Technician - AcuFast Genetics - North Vernon, IN
  • Swine Technician - AcuFast Genetics - Tell City, IN
  • Swine Technician - AcuFast Genetics - Centralia, IL
  • Assistant Feed Mill Manager - FarBest Foods - Bruceville, IN - $60,000
  • Hatchery Supervisor - Maple Leaf Farms - Cromwell, IN
  • Feedyard Trainee - Five Rivers Cattle Feeders - TX, OK, KS, CO
  • Production Technician - United Animal Health - Frankfort, IN
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Animal Pharmaceutical and Feed Sales
  • Feed Sales Representative - Belstra Milling Company - DeMotte, IN
  • Outside Sales Representative - Midwest Veterinary Supply - Indianapolis, IN
  • Sales Development Representative - Covetrus - Chicago, IL
  • Equine Regional Sales Manager - Nutramax Laboratories - Louisville, KY
  • Cattle Feed Sales Representative - Purina Animal Nutrition - Rusk, TX
  • Equine Feed Sales Representative - Purina Animal Nutrition - Hagerstown, MD
  • Cattle Feed Sales Representative - Purina Animal Nutrition - Beatrice, NE
  • Cattle Feed Sales Representative - Purina Animal Nutrition - Abilene, TX
  • Inside Sales Representative - Kent Nutrition - Muscatine, IA
  • Dairy Feed Sales Representative Purina Animal Nutrition - Mineral Point, WI
  • Sales Representative - Smithfield Foods - Byron Center, MI
  • Dairy Feed Sales Representative - Purina Animal Nutrition - Owen, WI
  • Sales Development Representative - Covetrus - Chicago, IL
Veterinary Services
  • Animal Care Technician - Purdue Veterinary Hospital - West Lafayette, IN
  • Veterinary Assistants - Mission Pet Health - United States
  • Veterinary Assistants - National Veterinary Associates - United States
  • Veterinary Assistants - Thrive Petcare - United States
  • Veterinary Assistants - Banfield Pet Hospitals - United States
  • Veterinary Assistants - VCA Animal Hospitals - United States

  • Animal and Comparative Biomedical Sciences – University of Arizona – Tucson, AZ
  • Animal Science – University of Arkansas – Fayetteville, AR
  • Animal Sciences – Auburn University – Auburn, AL
  • Animal Biology - University of California - Davis, CA
  • Animal and Veterinary Sciences – Clemson University – Clemson, SC
  • Animal Sciences – Colorado State University – Fort Collins, CO
  • Animal Science - University of Florida - Gainesville, FL
  • Animal, Dairy, and Poultry Science - University of Georgia - Athens, GA
  • Animal, Food, and Veterinary Science – University of Idaho – Moscow, ID
  • Animal Science - University of Illinois - Urbana, IL
  • Animal Science - Iowa State University - Ames, IA
  • Animal and Food Sciences – University of Kentucky – Lexington, KY
  • Animal Science and Industry - Kansas State University - Manhattan, KS
  • Animal Sciences – Louisiana State University – Baton Rouge, LA
  • Animal Science - Michigan State University - East Lansing, MI
  • Animal Science - University of Minnesota - St. Paul, MN
  • Animal and Dairy Sciences – Mississippi State University – Starkville, MS
  • Animal Science - University of Missouri - Columbia, MO
  • Animal and Rangeland Sciences – Montana State University – Bozeman, MT
  • Animal Science - University of Nebraska - Lincoln, NE
  • Animal and Range Sciences – New Mexico State University – Las Cruces, NM
  • Animal Science - North Carolina State University - Raleigh, NC
  • Animal Sciences – North Dakota State University – Fargo, ND
  • Animal Sciences – Ohio State University – Columbus, OH
  • Animal Science - Oklahoma State University - Stillwater, OK
  • Animal and Rangeland Sciences - Oregon State University - Corvallis, OR
  • Animal Sciences – Purdue University – West Lafayette, IN
  • Animal Science - Penn State University - University Park, PA
  • Animal Science – South Dakota State University – Brookings, SD
  • Animal Science - University of Tennessee - Knoxville, TN
  • Animal and Poultry Science - Texas A&M University - College Station, TX
  • Animal and Food Sciences – Texas Tech University – Lubbock, TX
  • Animal, Dairy, and Veterinary Science - Utah State University - Logan, UT
  • Animal Science - Virginia Tech - Blacksburg, VA
  • Animal Science - Washington State University - Pullman, WA
  • Animal and Dairy Sciences - University of Wisconsin - Madison, WI
  • Animal Sciences – University of Wyoming – Laramie, WY

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