Job Location: Sedalia, MO
Why you’ll love this position:The Animal Health Division, under the direction of the state veterinarian, is responsible for controlling, eradicating and testing for livestock disease in Missouri. This is accomplished through testing, vaccinations and regulatory programs involving cattle, swine, horses, poultry, exotic animals, sheep, goats and small animals as provided under the Diseased Animal Law.
The Missouri Dept. of Agriculture, Division of Animal Health, is accepting applications for a two-week
Summer 2025 internship.
Position Dates: August 5, 2025, through August 17, 2025 (will work with college schedule)
- Work at the Missouri State Fair assisting with animal check-in and sample collection.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: - Must be a current student enrolled at the College of Veterinary Medicine or a student majoring in Animal Science.
Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.This is a part time, temporary, hourly position. For benefited positions, the State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .
hr@mda.mo.gov
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