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Internships & Externships

For students ready to get beyond the classroom, Trans Ova offers hands-on learning alongside the people, cattle, labs and clients behind advanced livestock reproduction.

2027 internship applications are OPEN.

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Learn the Work Where It Happens

A future in livestock reproduction is built in the details — preparing donors and recipients, working cattle, supporting procedures, understanding lab work, serving clients and seeing how reproductive technology fits real breeding programs.

Trans Ova internships and externships give students the chance to learn beside the teams doing that work every day. Whether you are exploring animal science, veterinary medicine, embryology, client service, sales, marketing or another path in agriculture, these experiences help connect what you are learning with the people and practices moving livestock genetics forward.

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How to Get Started

Each opportunity looks a little different, but the goal is the same: give students meaningful exposure to livestock reproduction and help them understand where their interests may fit.

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Explore the Right Opportunity

Review available internship or externship opportunities and determine which path best fits your interests, education and career goals.

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Apply Through the Careers Page

Complete the online application and submit any required materials, such as a resume, cover letter or supporting information.

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Connect With the Team

Qualified candidates may be contacted by Trans Ova team members to discuss experience, interests, availability and program fit.

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Learn by Doing

Selected students join Trans Ova teams for hands-on experience in areas that may include cattle care, IVF labs, embryo transfer support, client service, professional services, marketing or other business needs.

Who Should Apply?

Trans Ova internships and externships are built for students who are curious, hardworking and ready to be part of a team. The best fit is someone who wants to learn, is willing to ask questions and understands that livestock reproduction is both technical and hands-on.

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Students pursuing animal science, biotechnology, veterinary medicine or a related field

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Undergraduate students who meet the current education-year requirement

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Veterinary medicine students interested in externship opportunities

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Students with interest in livestock, reproduction, cattle care, lab work, client service, marketing or agricultural careers

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Candidates with a strong work ethic, curiosity and willingness to learn from multiple areas of the business

What You’ll Take With You

This is more than a summer job or a short visit. A Trans Ova internship or externship is a chance to connect classroom learning with real work, real animals, real clients and real career possibilities.

Practical Experience

Gain exposure to livestock reproduction through hands-on work with animals, labs, procedures, client needs or business functions, depending on your role.

A Closer Look at the Industry

See how advanced reproductive technologies fit into real breeding programs, producer goals and day-to-day livestock operations.

Mentorship From People Doing the Work

Learn alongside veterinarians, embryologists, lab teams, animal care teams, client service professionals and others who are invested in helping students grow.

Career Clarity

Use the experience to better understand where your interests fit — whether that is animal science, veterinary medicine, embryology, lab work, client service, marketing or another path in agriculture.

Team Connection

Interns and externs are not just observers. They become part of the Trans Ova team, contribute to meaningful work and experience the culture behind the company.

A Stronger Next Step

Leave with more confidence, more context and a better understanding of what a future in livestock reproduction could look like.

Frequently Asked Questions

Internships are typically longer, seasonal experiences designed to give students broader exposure to Trans Ova’s work. Externships are shorter experiences generally intended for veterinary students who want focused exposure to livestock reproduction and Trans Ova’s professional services.

Trans Ova internships are generally summer-based, with applications opening ahead of the following summer season. Because dates can change, check the current application window before applying.

Externships are generally available to veterinary students year-round, except during the summer internship season. Availability may vary by location and team capacity.

Opportunities may vary by year, but past internship areas have included professional services, client service, cattle herdsman roles, laboratory roles, embryology-related roles and marketing.

The experience depends on the role, but students may assist with or observe work related to cattle care, embryo transfer, IVF, lab processes, donor and recipient preparation, data entry, client service, event support or other day-to-day responsibilities.

Students with an interest in animal science, biotechnology, veterinary medicine, livestock reproduction or agricultural careers may be a good fit. The strongest applicants are curious, dependable and willing to learn in a hands-on environment.

Locations may vary by year and by role. Some internships are based in Sioux Center, Iowa, while other opportunities may depend on regional location needs and program availability.

Applications are submitted through the Trans Ova careers page during the appropriate application window. Review the current listing for deadlines, required materials and specific role details.

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Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you are ready to learn beyond the classroom, explore current opportunities and see where a hands-on experience with Trans Ova could take you.