The Center for Animal Resources and Education (CARE) at Brown University offers internship opportunities for two students during the summer. The positions areavailable from mid- May through late August and are full-time, paid positions (37.5 hours/week).

The length of the internship can be tailored to the individual but a minimum commitment of ten (10) weeks is expected. The intern assists with the animal care technicians, veterinary technicians, the facility manager, veterinarians and other CARE administrative staff with various daily activities in the animal facilities. The intern(s) rotate through various sections of the CARE Facilities, participates in the daily activities of the department, and is required to present a seminar at the end of the internship on a topic of their choice, approved by a staff veterinarian. Students may also have the opportunity to attend Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) meetings and participate in regulatory inspections.

The internship is an excellent opportunity for animal science, pre-veterinary undergraduate students, veterinary technician students, or 1st/2nd year veterinary students with an interest in or desire to gain additional experience in laboratory animal medicine and/or biomedical research.

Application Process

Interested individuals should submit a cover letter, resume, and two letters of recommendation via the Brown Careers website no later than 02/29/2024. Click here to view the full job description and to submit your application.