| Record #: 5843
Veterinary Practice Information:
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Name:
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Joseph Menicucci |
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Practice Name: |
The Dairy Authority |
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Address:
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8215 W 20th St STE A |
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City:
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Greeley |
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State:
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CO |
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Country:
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USA |
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Zip Code:
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80634 |
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Telephone:
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970-351-8102 |
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EMail:
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jmenicucci@dairymd.com |
Job Description:
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Objective:
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The Dairy Authority is excited to offer a unique opportunity for motivated, dairy-driven recent or soon-to-be veterinary graduates to join our Non-Traditional Dairy Internship Program — a one-year, paid, hands-on training experience designed to prepare veterinarians to practice advanced dairy medicine from day one. |
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Training Required:
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DVM or equivalent degree earned in 2025 or 2026 |
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Experience Desired:
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• Eligible for full veterinary licensure in Colorado
• Demonstrated interest in dairy production medicine
• Prior dairy experience (externships, clinical rotations, farm employment) preferred
• Spanish language skills are a plus, but not required
• Comfortable working on-farm and in lab-based environments
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Salary:
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Competitive paid internship position |
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Benefits:
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• Competitive paid internship position
• Housing assistance available
• Continuing education and industry conference opportunities
• Access to workwear, gear, and all necessary equipment
• One-on-one mentorship from leading dairy veterinarians and lab specialists
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Species Percentages:
| Beef: |
15 |
Dairy: |
75 |
Swine: |
0 |
Small Ruminants: |
10 |
| Equine: |
0 |
Poultry: |
0 |
Exotics: |
0 |
Small Animals: |
0 |
Environment:
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Facilities provided by the veterinary practice:
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• Continuing education and industry conference opportunities
• Access to workwear, gear, and all necessary equipment
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| Other Personnel : |
4 Full Time Veterinarians
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Practice strengths and emphasis of the business:
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Program Overview:
The Dairy Authority is excited to offer a unique opportunity for motivated, dairy-driven recent or soon-to-be veterinary graduates to join our Non-Traditional Dairy Internship Program — a one-year, paid, hands-on training experience designed to prepare veterinarians to practice advanced dairy medicine from day one.
This program is ideal for individuals passionate about dairy production medicine, fieldwork, and diagnostics. Interns will work side-by-side with our experienced team of veterinarians and consultants on progressive dairies across the Western U.S., while also gaining behind-the-scenes access to one of the most advanced milk, feed, and diagnostic laboratories in the country.
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What You’ll Gain:
• Hands-on clinical experience with herd-level diagnostics and treatment
• Daily pregnancy check and reproductive protocol design
• In-depth training in milk quality, udder health, and milking parlor evaluation
• Direct mentorship in dairy consulting and data analysis
• Exposure to calf and heifer management, dairy nutrition, and facility audits
• Rotations through milk, blood, feed, and pregnancy diagnostic labs
• A capstone consulting or research project with presentation
• Ongoing career coaching and mentorship throughout the year
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| Practice Area: |
Co, WY, KS, NY, CA, Tex |
Date job was submitted: 12/8/2025
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