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Sales Intern – US Pet Health (Summer 2027)

Elanco logoElanco$20–$40/hrUS Territory Field basedFull-timeListed 2mo ago

Taken at the midpoint of its range, $62,400/yr, this role pays less than the middle Sales Development (SDR & BDR) opening on the board today ($76.1k/yr); the usual band for that kind of seat is $60k–$130k/yr.

The posting

Your Role: Sales Intern – US Pet Health (Summer 2027)

As a Summer 2027 US Pet Health Sales Intern 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’ll have key goals (as outlined in your project) and will conduct business as if you’re a 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 and maintain relationships 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)

  • Education : Currently enrolled in undergrad uate studies. The US Pet Health sales internship program is limited to candidates with an anticipated degree completion date between Fall 2027 and Spring 2028 .
  • Top S kills : Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively by phone, in person, and through presentations. Highly motivated and self-driven, with a strong sense of responsibility, professionalism, and leadership.
  • Driver certification or license is required , 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, with demonstrated high level of responsibility and professionalism

Additional Information

  • Travel: Regular travel required in 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 on Elanco’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 7 th – August 6 th , 2027
  • Competitive S alary: $20-$40/hour (dependent upon major and year in school)
  • Professional Development: Networking events , assigned mentors, and learning 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 additional internships, 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.

Taken from Elanco's own posting, last seen live on 1 Nov 2026.

About Elanco

Parasiticides, vaccines, therapeutics, feed additives and nutritional health products for pets and livestock, sold to veterinary clinics, livestock producers, feed companies, retailers and distributors.

Pay schedule: Elanco pays its reps a base salary plus an annual company bonus tied to company and individual performance, with a sales incentive bonus program in Canada; its summer sales interns earn an hourly wage and drive to customer visits.

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