At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!
As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.
At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.
Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!
Your Role:Sales Intern – US Pet Health(Summer 2027)
As a Summer 2027USPet Health SalesIntern with Elanco Animal Health,you will be able to jump into the Pet Health Veterinary Sales organization and call on your own assigned accounts.You’llhave key goals (as outlined in your project) and will conduct business as ifyou’rea full-time Pet Health Veterinary Sales Representative.
Your Responsibilities:
Support and implement assigned programs and initiatives within your territory
Engage with veterinary customers and promote Elanco products and solutions using the Elanco sales process
Build andmaintainrelationships with veterinary customers and other stakeholders within your territory
Manage assigned activities, priorities, and follow-up to support territory objectives
Track and present project and territory results to Pet Health Veterinary Sales Leadership
What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):
EducationCurrently enrolled in undergraduate studies.TheUS Pet Health salesinternship program is limited to candidates withan anticipateddegree completion date between Fall 2027 and Spring 2028
TopSkillsStrong communicationand interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively by phone, in person, and through presentations. Highly motivated and self-driven, witha strong senseof responsibility, professionalism, and leadership.
Driver certification or license isrequired, as this position will require travel
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):
Have an interest in animal health and/or veterinary medicine
Experience in sales and/or customer service
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Proven to be self-motivated, withdemonstratedhigh levelof responsibility and professionalism
Additional Information:
Travel:Regular travelrequiredin conducting customer visits via car
Location: Field-Based – Various locations throughout the United States
Elanco’s Internship Program
Our internship program is designed to give students meaningful, hands-on experience as they kickstart their careers. Internships are project-based and focused on business-critical needs, giving every intern the opportunity to make a meaningful impact onElanco’s success over the summer. At the heart of the experience is our belief that making life better for animals makes life better.
Internship Dates:May 1 7th – August6th, 2027
CompetitiveSalary:$20-$40/hour (dependent upon major and year in school)
Professional Development:Networking events, assigned mentors, andlearning resources are provided.
Housing:Financial support and help securing housing is available
Future opportunities:High-performing interns may be considered for full-time roles or additionalinternships, based on business needs.
Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status
Elanco may use automated tools, including AI, to support parts of our recruitment process, such as reviewing applications against job‑related criteria and/or transferrable skills. These tools help ensure a consistent, structured evaluation, but they do not make hiring decisions. All decisions involve a human reviewer. For more information on how we handle personal data, please see our Elanco Workforce Privacy Notice.
At Elanco, we are united by a genuine love and care for animals. Our purpose - making life better for animals, makes life better - fuels us to break boundaries and inspires us to push further, transforming animal care, going beyond to improve outcomes for animals, customers, and society to create a better, more sustainable world. We are veterinarians, pet owners, farmer’s kids and animal lovers. Our team doesn’t just work in the animal health industry - we live it.
By putting customers’ needs at the center of everything we do, our comprehensive portfolios of trusted brands and focused pipeline are transforming the future of animal care. From developing the first treatment for one of the deadliest diseases in puppies to removing needles from diabetes care to pioneering new sustainable market spaces for farmers, we're raising the bar and making a difference - for animals, for our customers and their business.
