2027 Intern - Animal Health Division

Primary Job Location: Jefferson City Why You’ll Love This Position The Animal Health Division, under the direction of the state veterinarian, is responsible for controlling, eradicating and testing for livestock disease in Missouri. This is accomplished through testing, vaccinations and regulatory programs involving cattle, swine, horses, poultry, exotic animals, sheep, goats and small animals as provided under the Diseased Animal Law. The Missouri Dept. of Agriculture, Division of Animal Health, is accepting applications for a Summer 2027 Internship. This position will be domiciled in Jefferson City and will require travel (vehicle provided). The Missouri State Fair is an important part of the internship experience where the selected applicant will be working alongside department staff, ensuring all livestock exhibitors have the required paperwork, and the livestock is health for entry. Learn the daily activities of the Animal Health Division within the DepartmentWork in the Animal Care Facilities Act program (ACFA)Work in the Poultry Health ProgramExperience the Meat & Poultry Inspection Program (MPIP)Learn about the Animal Health Labs (Jefferson City and Springfield)Ride along with District VeterinariansWork extensively at the Missouri State Fair in AugustOther duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications: Must be a current college student pursuing a degree in Animal Sciences, Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry, Veterinary Medicine or a closely related field. Must have at least a 3.0 GPA and be a current Freshman through Junior in college. Valid Driver's License Lack of post‐secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant. This is a part time, temporary, non-benefited position working less than 1040 hours in a 12 month period. hr@mda.mo.gov Notice to Applicants: The Missouri Department Agriculture is unable to sponsor applicants in their application for work visas through INS. If you have questions, please contact Human Resources.