Co-op/Internships and Summer Research Opportunities
for 2012
for
Pre-Veterinary Medicine Students

All opportunities listed are PAID, unless otherwise indicated
No more updates for 2012 will be made after April 5

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The organizations that have already updated their sites for 2012, or offer opportunities on an annual basis are indicated by a (2012) after the co-op link. You are welcome to check the details for those organizations that have not, as of yet, updated for 2012 as the details for 2012 will likely be similar to that currently given for 2011.

This website lists opportunities from the larger Co-op/Internship and Summer Research Opportunities in the Life Sciences website that meet any of the following criteria - 1. located in a veterinary or agricultural setting, 2. located in a veterinary school, 3. may be of particular interest to pre-vet students.

In addition to the valuable experience and good pay that a Co-op or Internship will give you, very many of the Opportunities listed on this website also provide Travel Reimbursement, Housing and Meals. So, don't let concerns about living expenses or the location of an organization posted on this website prevent you from checking out an exciting and challenging Co-op or Internship position!! If travel support, housing and meals are provided, this information will almost always be included in the details about the Co-op or Internship that can be found by clicking on the co-op website next to the organization's name and location.

To view information for any organization listed below:
a. Point and click with your mouse on the organization's name to go to its homepage (for a university or college, you might want to go further to the homepage of the sponsoring department or program at that university or college, if it is not already the "homepage" link that is provided here).
b. Point and click with your mouse on co-op to go to co-op/internship/research postings for that organization or to the website from which you can then access the co-op/internship/research postings

Alaska SeaLife Center, Seward, AK - co-op (2012) Please visit our website again in October to review the 2012 internship information." - "NO stipend - "internship program provides complimentary housing and/or a food stipend during the internship for a certain number of applicants"
Alpha Genesis, Inc., Yemassee, SC - co-op (2012) Pre-Baccalaureate Summer Training Program (primate research) - "For more information about these programs, please contact AGI at hr@alphagenesisinc.com. The annual application deadline ... is April 30th"
Association of Zoos & Acquariums - job listings (2012) search for internships at Zoos and Acquariums throughout the US (view details for each internship - some may not be paid positions)
Arizona Game and Fish Department, positions throughout Arizona - co-op, more details (2012)

Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, Chincoteague, VA - co-op (2012) scroll down to Wildlife Biology Internships check out each opportunity for details and application/starting dates
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, Cleveland, OH - co-op (2011) some positions are not paid
Cooperative Resources International, Genex Cooperative, Inc., Shawano, WI - co-op (2012) Dairy Cattle Genetics Internship
Cooperative Resources International, Genex Cooperative, Inc., Shawano, WI - co-op (2012) GENESIS Internship (two positions)

Dallas Zoo, Dallas, TX - co-op (2011) Summer Animal Program Internships
Dow Agrosciences, Indianapolis, IN - co-op (2011)

Harvard Medical School, New England Primate Research Center, Southborough, MA - co-op (2012) "Positions will be available for one student in each of the following areas: Primate Medicine"
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Kempton, PA - co-op (2012) Conservation Science internships - not sure if these are paid positions

Indiana University, Center for the Integrative Study of Animal Behavior, Bloomington, IN - co-op (2012)
International Crane Foundation, Baraboo, WI - co-op (2012) Aviculture Internship positions are for six months. We are currently collecting resumes for one open internship position that will begin in late December 2011 or early January 2012. Stipend and free housing is provided"
International Exotic Animal Sanctuary, Boyd, TX - co-op (2012) scroll down to Intern Program (and beyond for specific position details)
International Wolf Center, Ely, MN - co-op (2012) Wolf Educator Intern

Louisiana State University, Department of Biological Sciences, Baton Rouge, LA - co-op (2012) one participating facility is the School of Veterinary Medicine

Michigan State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, East Lansing, MI - co-op (2012) Vetward Bound Enrichment Summer Program "Program participants will receive a $50.00/per day stipend to assist in the defrayment of cost for room and board in assigned university resident facilities. A partial travel allowance may also be awarded.
Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge, Bloomington, MN - co-op (2012) scroll down to 2012 Resource Management Internships and (further down to) Student Employment Opportunity
Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, Moss Landing, CA - co-op (2012) "Information on the 2012 program will be posted in late November."

National Zoo, Washington, D.C, - co-op (2012) Department of Reproductive Sciences Internship - "Stipend: These are unpaid positions and interns are responsible for all living expenses. - Housing: Dormitory-style housing will be provided at SCBI-Front Royal. Interns will be responsible for food and other living expenses"
National Zoo, Washington, D.C, - co-op (2012) Research Internship Program

Oregon National Primate Research Center, Oregon Health & Science University, Beaverton, OR - co-op (2012) Summer Fellowship Program

Peregrine Fund, Inc., Boise, ID - co-op (2011) Aplomado Falcon Release Site Attendants
Plum Island Animal Disease Center, Orient Point, NY - co-op (2102) Research Participation Program - "be completing an undergraduate (B.A., B.S. or equivalent) degree in microbiology, immunology, molecular biology, virology, epidemiology, computational biology, biostatistics, or other discipline related to foreign animal diseases"
Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge, Columbia, NC - co-op (2012) "Internships are available year-round. Typically, internships last 12-16 weeks"
Purdue University, School of Veterinary Medicine, West Lafayette, IN - co-op (2012) Veterinary Scholars Summer Research Program - "..summer research fellowships for ... undergraduate students.."

San Diego Zoo, Institute for Conservation Research, San Diego, CA - co-op (2012) Conservation Research Summer College Student Fellowships
Seaworld Orlando, Orlando, FL - co-op (2012)
Seneca Park Zoo, Rochester, NY - co-op (2012) "Please check back for information about our 2012 program!" - Pre-Veterinary Fellowship
Seney National Wildlife Refuge, Seney, MI - co-op (2012) "If you are interested in applying for a summer position for 2012 please check this site again in January 2012"

Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge, Paris, TN - co-op (2012) Student Temporary Employment Program
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Austin, TX - co-op (2012) Student Summer Internship Program
The Institute for Bird Populations, several locations (most are in California) co-op (Spring/Summer 2012)
Tulane National Primate Research Center, Covington, LA - co-op (scroll down to Undergraduates) (2012) "Applications for the program are accepted in the winter of the year preceding the summer start date. Application deadline is March 1 of each year" (application information is at bottom)
Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL - co-op (2012) "Applications will be accepted for the 2012 Summer IBS REU program; however, acceptance is contingent on the renewal of NSF funding." - Integrated Biosciences Research Experience for Undergraduates - "research in...plant genomics, biocomplexity in the environment, bioinformatics, animal sciences and cell & molecular biology" - Students will receive training in the...College of Veterinary Medicine, Nursing and Allied Health.."

University of Missouri, Division of Animal Sciences, Columbia, MO - co-op, application (2012) Miller Summer Program in Animal Sciences
US Fish & Wildlife Service, Washington, D.C. - co-op SEARCH (2012) several positions listed in many different locations; not all are paid positions - - most are National Wildlife Refuges
US Fish & Wildlife Service, Washington, D.C. with many locations nationwide - co-op (2012) TWO progams - 1. Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP); 2. Student Career Experience Program (SCEP)
US Food & Drug Administration, Center for Veterinary Medicine, Rockville, MD - co-op (2012) Summer Intern (SI) Program "Windows to Regulatory Research"

Ventana Wildlife Society, Salinas, CA - co-op (2012) "Please check back in February for summer 2012 job opportunities"
Vermont Institute of Natural Science, Woodstock, VT - co-op (2012) positions are six months in length

Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation, Inc., Kendalia, TX - co-op, application, more details (2012) Animal Care Internship -"housing and a $100.00/month stipend are available"
William H. Miner Agricultural Research Institute, Chazy, NY - co-op (2012) Summer Experience in Equine Management
William H. Miner Agricultural Research Institute, Chazy, NY - co-op (2012) Summer Experience in Farm Management
Wolf Education & Research Center, Winchester, ID - co-op (2012) What the Wolf Center provides (includes housing and stipend of $100.00 per week)
Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilation Center, Friday Harbor, WA - co-op (2012) "IIf you are interested in applying for 2012 internships, please visit this web site again in fall 2011 for up-to-date information and an application form" - our internships are unpaid positions. However, we will provide small stipends to help cover costs of travel and food."