Operation Catnip Spay & Neuter Internship
The Operation Catnip Clinical Internship provides NC State students with hands-on experience in high-volume community feline medicine. Through monthly clinics, interns gain progressive clinical experience while developing veterinary skills, teamwork, professionalism, and an understanding of nonprofit veterinary outreach.
Program Outcomes
At the end of the internship, students will have gained:
- 60+ hours of hands-on experience in a fast-paced, high-volume feline clinic
- An understanding of community feline medicine workflows across shelter, clinic, and adoption operations
- Professional communication and teamwork skills developed through collaboration with veterinarians, staff, volunteers, and the public
- Progressive clinic responsibilities earned through demonstrated competency and tailored to individual interests
- Direct involvement in nonprofit veterinary outreach and its role in community animal welfare
- Mentorship and professional connections with veterinarians and shelter medicine professionals
Application Requirements
This program accepts up to five interns per academic year. Prior veterinary experience is not required to apply. The internship runs from August through May and requires a minimum commitment of 80 hours.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Students must have minimum 3.30 GPA
- Applicants should demonstrate a strong work ethic, initiative, teamwork, and eagerness to learn
- Rabies Vaccination:
- Required for: Direct cat-handling stations
- Not required for: Non-cat-handling stations and other approved roles
Application Materials:
- Letter of Intent (1 page)
- Current Resume
- Unofficial Transcript of your most recent transcript (transfer students must provide copies of their NCSU transcript and unofficial transcripts from all previous institutions)
- Semester Schedule
Clinic Commitment:
- Participation in Intern Orientation/ Saturday clinic setup
- Monthly Sunday clinic participation
- Internship runs August–May (two semesters)