Governor's Summer Intern: Veterinary

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Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana. About the Board of Animal Health: Creating a healthy, disease-free environment for Indiana's 31 million animals is no small feat. BOAH's team of veterinarians and animal health inspectors travel to all corners of the state to investigate possible outbreaks of disease and advise animal owners about disease prevention. Role Overview

: Veterinary Intern will work for the State Board of Animal Health (BOAH) performing work in the planning and implementation of animal disease control, animal care, food safety and emergency preparedness/biosecurity programs. The duties will involve performing animal health related tasks under the supervision of a BOAH veterinarian. Student must be a student in a college of veterinary medicine or admitted to begin study at a college of veterinary medicine. Salary Statement

: The salary for this position traditionally starts at $16.24/hr but may be commensurate with education and work experience. A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows: Identify and execute one major project related to agency needs and academic area of study Create, develop, and sustain the programmatic efforts for the assigned discipline Analyze data and feedback to provide recommendations Partner with other relevant stakeholders to promote and enhance the quality of projects Collaborate with State of Indiana agencies to ensure effective implementation of internal and external initiatives The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time. What You'll Need for Success:

Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate with an accredited post-secondary institution and have completed at least one (1) year of undergraduate education. Academic work in related field Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to analyze data sets related to discipline Ability to build relationships, establish credibility, and influence leaders at all levels Ability to conduct well-informed research Ability to solve complex, critical problems Ability to review and make recommendations on proposed changes to relevant policies and procedures Ability to maintain confidentiality Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana: This seasonal position does not offer benefits and is limited to 180 working days in an eleven (11) month continuous period. Equal Employment Opportunity: The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at View email address on click.appcast.io.