Vet Med - Animal Health & Records Management Intern

Vet-Track / Pre-Vet / Vet Tech Students Encouraged to Apply Sisu Refuge is a nonprofit farmed animal sanctuary launching a pilot program focused on advancing medical data collection and long-term health tracking for large-breed pigs in sanctuary settings. We are seeking a paid intern with veterinary, animal science, or vet-tech training to support hands-on animal care, medical record organization, and data collection under veterinary guidance. This role is ideal for students or early-career professionals seeking meaningful, real-world experience in sanctuary medicine and herd health. Key Responsibilities Assist with animal handling during exams, treatments, and procedures Organize and maintain medical records (digital and physical) Track weights, medications, lab results, and treatment timelines Assist with data collection for a pilot health-tracking program Support veterinarians and senior staff during scheduled care days Help standardize protocols to support future sanctuary research efforts Hands-On Training & Learning Opportunities This paid internship includes supervised, on-site training in sanctuary animal care and veterinary support tasks. Depending on experience and comfort level, the intern may assist with: Vaccine preparation and administration under veterinary or senior staff guidance Collection and handling of fecal samples for parasite monitoring Animal restraint and handling techniques appropriate for large-breed pigs Documentation of treatments, vaccines, and lab results Supporting seasonal herd health initiatives throughout the summer This Role Is a Good Fit If You Are Enrolled in or recently completed a veterinary technician, animal science, or pre-vet program Interested in sanctuary medicine, animal welfare, or applied veterinary research Comfortable with both hands-on animal care and detailed record-keeping Seeking paid, meaningful field experience in a non-production animal care setting This role is designed to provide substantive, real-world experience for individuals pursuing veterinary medicine, veterinary technology, or animal science pathways. Are you currently enrolled in or planning to apply to a veterinary, veterinary technician, or animal science program? If yes, please briefly describe. What interests you most about hands-on training in herd health tasks such as vaccines, fecal sampling, and medical record tracking in a sanctuary setting? Sisu Refuge Farm Sanctuary