Penn Vet Working Dog Program
Individuals with a serious interest in working dogs may become more deeply involved with the Penn Vet Working Dog Center through internships, externships, and fellowships.
The Penn Vet Working Dog Center is excited to offer internships to college students or to those seeking a meaningful experience during a gap year before continuing their education.
Please note, these are unpaid internships and require a minimum of 350 hours.
Internships are relevant to many areas of study including behavioral science, canine fitness, psychology, law enforcement, biology and canine olfaction research.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:
- Daily hands-on interaction with working dogs in training
- Opportunity to learn about dog training and scientific research
LOCATION: The Penn Vet Working Dog Center is located at: Pennovation Works (South Bank Campus), 3401 Grays Ferry Avenue, Building 470, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19146. Housing and transportation are the responsibility of the student.
Email your résumé, cover letter, availability, and one letter of reference to the Volunteer & Outreach Coordinator.
Questions? Contact the Volunteer & Outreach Coordinator at pvwdcoutreach@vet.upenn.edu.