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 Wells at Tiare.Wells@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

DJ's Starting Line, Missouri TB farm that works with rehabilitation of race horses and cares for race horses prior to going to the track.  Caring for and feeding of horses, hand walking, some barn chores, rewrapping, etc.  Spring or summer 2008.  Contact Tiare Wells for more details. (posted (11/21/07)              

Wagonhound Land and Livestock, Douglas, WY Horse ranch intern.  Mare foaling and care, halter breaking, grooming, stall cleaning, sale prep, general horse care.  Monthly stipend and bunk house lodging.  Available SPRING and SUMMER 2008.    Contact Tiare Wells for more details. (posted 11/20/07)

Peterson and Smith Equine Hospital, Ocal FL Great for students wanting to expand their exposure to the world of equine veterinary medicine.  Areas of concentration include, surgery, internal medicine, diagnostic imaging, theriogenology, emergency medical/surgical care, sports medicine, general medicine, and herd health.  SPRING 2008. Contact Tiare Wells for more details and the application. (posted 11/20/07)