The internship program in the Department of Animal Sciences was initiated in 1971.  This opportuity is targeted toward undergraduate students who have interest in gaining additional off-campus, hands-on experiences and to explore career possibilities.  Up to six credit hours can be earned toward graduation requirements and 40 hours of work are required per credit.

Students are encouraged to make initial contact with the cooperator to make arrangements for the internship.  Resources are readily available to assist in this process.  Prior to enrolling in the course (AN 487), a Memorandum of Agreement must be approved by the internship program coordinator.  Internships can be conducted any time of the year (i.e. during a semester, weekends, summer, holiday breaks).

A list of available internships can be found online in our exclusive Animal Sciences database. You may also use CareerRAM through the Career Center.

If you have questions about the Equine Sciences internship program or you would like to set up an internship, please contact Tiare Santistevan at Tiare.Santistevan@Colostate.edu or 970-491-8504.


Internship Forms

 Overview_Internship_Program.pdf (62.85 KB) 
 memorandum of agreement.pdf (19.60 KB)
 Cooperator_interest_form.pdf (23.22 KB)
 Guidelines_Final Report_Internship.pdf (14.96 KB)
 Weekly_ Report_form.pdf (9.87 KB)

Internship Highlights

Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, Lexington KY  CSU and Hagyard Equine Medical Institute have partnered up for an incredible internship opportunity. The internship is availble in the Spring Semesters and is offered with the McGee Medicine Center as a Veterinary Technician and the Hagyard Field Care as an Ambulatory Veterinary Assistant.  This is a paid internship.  Contact Tiare Santistevan for more details. 

  www.hagyard.com 

Trails End Ranch, CO Trails End Ranch is a 4200-acre cattle ranch nestled in a picturesque valley of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains of Colorado. It is primarily a cattle and hay operation and brings in approximately 600-800 yearlings every summer to feed on the natural vegetation. Trails End Ranch is looking for a hardworking intern to play an intricate role in overseeing the summer cattle operations.   Summer 2009.  Contact Tiare Santistevan for more details. (posted (2/16/09)              

American Paint Horse Association, Fort Worth, TX Performance Department/World Show Internship.  Intern wantd from Mid May to August 1, 2009.  The intern will assist staff and show management with various duties related to the Performance Department, the Youth World Show and the World Show.  Contact Tiare Santistevan for more details. (posted 2/16/09)

Aspen Ridge Ranch, Red Lodge, MT New facility is looking for a hard working student with horse experience.  Juniors and Seniors preferred.  responsibilities will include day to day ranch operations, caring for hay fields, helping with summer programs and some stall cleaning.  www.aspenridgemontana.com  Contact Tiare Santistevan for more details. (posted 2/16/09)