Students in ANS 3990A: Animal Science Internship: Graded Internship Experience gain hands-on experience in careers related to animal science while developing their professional skills. With instructor approval, students engage in internships that provide real-world learning, requiring them to document their experiences through journals, presentations, and scientific analysis. These internships offer valuable insights into various sectors of the industry, from livestock management to communications and marketing. In this article, students share their internship experiences, highlighting the skills they developed and the impact these opportunities had on their career goals. Read below to learn more about students' specific internship opportunities!
Drew Dziewiatkowski - Homeward Bound Animal Hospital
Sway Buchmeier - Royal Vista Southwest Equine Embryo Transfer
Kailey Bahmann - Abraham's Equine Clinic
Elizabeth Abbitt - Blank Park Zoo
Katherine Cubbage - One Heart Equestrian Therapy, Inc.
Jadyn Beland - Christensen Farms
Dalayna Brugman - The Maschhoffs
Jenna Derouchey - New Fashion Pork
Eleanor Wiltfang - Mg Biologics
Isabella Budden - Schwartz Farms
Chayse Burgess - Minnesota Racing Commission
Beth Anderson - New Fashion Pork
Hannah Grothaus - Oakley Equine
Sarah Fritz - Iowa Select Farms
Everlee Harvey - Carthage Innovative Swine Solutions
Madeline Hartford - Horizon Equine Veterinary Services
Jessica Norris - Iowa Select Farms
Sophie Gram - Iowa State University Dairy Farm
Sarah Eiler - Show Horses by Shannon
Ashlyn Hammel - Waukon Feed Ranch
Hannah Grieme - Valley Veterinary Center
Olivia Funke - Iowa State University Dairy Farm
Marissa Stone - San Antonio Zoo
Isabella Logan - Minnesota Guide Dog Breeding Center
Alyssa Neddermeyer - Iowa Select Farms
Conner Murty - Butz-Hill Angus
Kennedy Montag - Hawkeye Breeders Service
Jaiden Schmelzer - Iowa Select Farms
Megan Johnson - Select Sires Member Cooperative
Brenna Henning - Maquoketa Vet Clinic
Dani Rayford - Fischer Clark Dairy Farm
Felix Schmidt - Blank Park Zoo
Stephanie Rodriguez - Iowa State University Dairy Farm
Elizabeth Parker - Grand Valley Animal Hospital
Sophie Snively - Adams Land and Cattle
Tabitha Palfenier - PetersonSmith Equine Hospital and Complete Care
Jesse Skaggs - Palma Enterprises
Torey Tentinger - Christensen Family Farms
Laura Severt - Oakdale Veterinary Center
Judd Swanton - Collison Embryo Service
Brittyn Walter - Westwood Embryo Services
Maleah Upton - Jester Park Equestrian Center
Jamie Vandeweerd - Peterson Smith Equine Hospital
To learn more about ANS 3990A and how to earn internship credit, please visit: https://www.ans.iastate.edu/undergraduate/internships