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Carthage Innovative Swine Solutions Internship

BASIC FUNCTIONS:

Carthage Innovative Swine Solutions offers opportunities for undergraduate students interested in pursuing careers in swine research to participate in commercial sow production in large, modern swine facilities.  Students will be provided the opportunity to work hands-on in commercial research facilities, learning about the overall process of commercial clinical trials and well as internal research and discovery trials.  Students will have the opportunity to learn new skills, enhance knowledge in the research and veterinary fields, practice real-life processes and put skills learned in the classroom into use on a day-to-day basis.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Research training and development in commercial swine production unit
• Active hands-on learning in a swine operation
• Participation in learning development activities, cultural and social activities
• Learn the concept of daily/weekly work plans for farm and research teams
• Comply with company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS)
• Assist in caring for animals daily, including water, feed and management
• Completes the internship training program
• Maintain accurate number integrity for record keeping
• Learn from farm managers, research technicians, research coordinators and Veterinarians
• Work with team members to ensure follow through of trial SOP
• Comply with the practices and principals of biosecurity to safeguard the life and health of the swine herd
• Assist in ensuring the welfare of all animals
• Assists with other duties as assigned

EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Preference of at least  2 years education in Animal Science or other related field AND
• Related experience in swine/animal  production AND
• Leadership experience

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to work independently
• Self-organization and motivation
• Strong work ethic and problem solving skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Interns receive:

• Competitive pay
• Housing assistance
• Training in all aspects of commercial swine production

Application Process
If you are interested in applying, please submit a cover letter, a personal resume (including references).

All materials should be sent to:
Carthage Veterinary Service, Ltd.
Attn: Intern Program
P.O. Box 220
Carthage, IL 62321

If sending electronically, materials should be sent to hr_recruiting@hogvet.com
Applications will be reviewed within two weeks of receipt.