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2027 Intern - Animal Health Division
Summary
Why youโll 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.
Job Details - More reasons to love this position This is a part time, temporary, non-benefited position working less than 1040 hours in a 12 month period.
Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact: 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.
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.
Responsibilities
- Work in the Animal Care Facilities Act program (ACFA)
- Work in the Poultry Health Program
- Experience the Meat & Poultry Inspection Program (MPIP)
- Learn about the Animal Health Labs (Jefferson City and Springfield)
- Ride along with District Veterinarians
- Work extensively at the Missouri State Fair in August
- Other duties as assigned
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