2024 Laboratory Animal Medicine Veterinary Intern - R00098953

About AbbVie

AbbVie’s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people’s lives across several key therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women’s health, and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.

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Laboratory Animal Medicine Veterinary Internship Overview

Envision spending your summer working with energetic colleagues and inspirational leaders, all while gaining world-class experience in one of the most dynamic organizations in the pharmaceutical industry. This is a reality for AbbVie Interns.

Comparative Medicine clinical veterinarians deliver care to a variety of species, including nonhuman primates, canines, zebrafish, ferrets, and rodents. The Laboratory Animal Medicine Intern will work alongside clinical veterinarians and participate in all aspects of laboratory animal care which provides a unique opportunity to learn about drug discovery and preclinical research needs and development. In addition to standard care, the intern will learn common diseases, background strain information, how and why certain species are chosen as models for different research needs, and how to provide care to animals while on study. 

The intern will rotate with subject matter experts to take a deep dive into all areas of lab animal medicine, including; behavioral management specific to each species, anatomic and clinical pathology, animal handling and dosing/sample collection techniques, standard equipment and modifications used in research (such as automated blood sampling systems), and husbandry/care of large colonies of animals. The Laboratory Animal Medicine Intern will leave with a deep understanding of the regulations, guidelines, and oversight of laboratory animal medicine, with a focus on industry specifics. 

There is an additional opportunity to spend 1-2 weeks of the internship at the University of Illinois, Chicago to experience academic research models and work with a variety of other species, including mini pigs, rabbits, and baboons. 

Key responsibilities include:

· Clinical management of cases. 

· Husbandry duties, including basic care of animals and enrichment needs. 

· Clinical or scientific research project with a presentation at end of internship.

Minimum Qualifications 

· Currently enrolled in university, pursuing a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine  

· Must be enrolled in university for at least one semester following the internship

· Completed 2nd year of veterinary program 

Preferred Qualifications  

· Submit cover letter expressing interest in lab animal medicine. 

· Exposure to research/laboratory animal species.  

Benefits and Amenities  

· Competitive pay.

· Relocation support for eligible students.  

· External experience at University of Illinois at Chicago for academic research. 

Equal Employment Opportunity 
At AbbVie, we value bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds to develop new and innovative solutions for patients. As an equal opportunity employer we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.