Pet Nutrition (Intern)

About Us 

At Open Farm we are transforming the way people feed their pets, with a focus on producing premium, healthy food and treats, all ethically sourced from farm-to-bowl. Headquartered in Toronto and with team members across the US, Open Farm is one of the fastest growing CPG companies in North America. We believe that the best foods are made with consciously sourced, top-quality ingredients from farmers and fisheries who believe in doing good for all animals and the environment.  

Before you em-bark on this journey with us, learn more about the opportunity: 

We are seeking a motivated and passionate Pet Nutrition Intern to join our team. The intern will play a crucial role in supporting our Nutrition Strategy.  This is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in gaining hands-on experience in pet nutrition, formulation, feeding guidelines and supporting research. 

In this role you will... 

• Work with our Impact Team and Head of Veterinary Nutrition to support Open Farm’s nutrition strategy
• Conduct desk research of peer-reviewed journals to support our nutrition work
• Support product information requests 
• Work on nutrition data-focused projects
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including marketing, impact, nutrition, and our pet parent experience team
• Conduct ad-hoc analysis to answer specific business questions and provide actionable recommendations
• All other duties, as assigned 

We’re paw-sitively excited about you because you have/are: 

• Pursuing a degree in animal/pet nutrition with a focus on companion animals
• Strong understanding of companion animal nutrition
• Strong analytical skills with the ability synthesize peer-reviewed findings into actionable nutritional insights and communicate findings effectively
• Ability to digest and summarize peer-reviewed technical  
• Proficiency in software such as Microsoft Excel
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Proactive and self-motivated with a willingness to learn and take on new challenges 

What we offer you - it's the purr-fect package:   

• Learn and develop within a mission-driven, dynamic, and fast-growing company, alongside thoughtful and passionate individuals dedicated to their work and community.
• Great office culture (with lots of adorable pets!) where your pet interrupting video calls or in-person meeting is the norm.
• Opportunity to participate in co-op case competition – a chance to collaborate with peers, present creative ideas to the business, and gain more hands-on experience with visibility to senior leadership!
• Office-casual dress code. 

Compensation:    The hiring rate for this role is $21 per hour

Term:

4 months (May to August 2026)

Vacancy Type:

New Position

AI Statement:    Open Farm may use AI tools to help organize and review applications efficiently. While technology supports our process, every hiring decision is made by our team, with care and intention. We also prioritize meaningful human connection, which is why our interview process includes in-person conversations—because technology can support the process, but can’t replace the impact of human connection. 

Hybrid Work: 

At Open Farm, we believe in the power of collaboration, meaningful connections, and enjoying our work together—furry friends included! That’s why we’ve adopted a structured hybrid approach that allows you the benefit of a reduced commute while still building strong workplace relationships. Currently, all employees are expected to be in the office two days per week at minimum, with Tuesday and Thursday as our anchor days. In addition to this, each month our Leadership team dedicates three consecutive days onsite to continue to foster alignment and connection across the team. During this time we expect everyone to join us in person to do the same. Please note: our hybrid approach may evolve over time as we adapt to the needs of our team and business.

IMPORTANT: Please note that we require the submission of your Resume, Cover Letter, and Academic Transcript. Any applications missing any of these documents will not be considered.

Our Values 

We Raise the Bar | We Open the Barn Doors | We Graze Lightly | We Are Customer Obsessed | We Are One Team  | Win-Win Partnerships

To learn more about Open Farm, follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn. 

 

Open Farm values diversity in its workforce and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Applicants requiring a disability-related accommodation at any stage of Open Farm's recruitment process should contact hr@openfarmpet.com. As required by legislation, Open Farm will consult with applications requesting such an accommodation to ensure that Open Farm's recruitment process takes into account their accessibility needs.