Regulatory and Product Development Intern

Founded in 1979 by veterinary scientist Dr. Bob and Susan Goldstein, Earth Animal was born from a mission to preserve and enhance the lives of pets through products crafted with care, integrity, and an unwavering dedication to their well-being. Over the past five decades, we’ve become a trusted name in the U.S. pet industry, with a growing presence across Europe.

Driven by a passion for pets, Earth Animal continues to lead innovation with purpose-built products:

• Wisdom® Air-Dried Food: Nutrient-dense, air-dried nutrition made for natural wellbeing.
• No-Hide® Chews: The original rawhide-free, long-lasting chew, loved by dogs and trusted by pet parents.
• Apothecary: A holistic range of plant-based remedies that support pets’ vitality and wellness.

As a Certified B Corporation, we are more committed than ever to making a positive impact.
From groundbreaking nutrition solutions to wellness innovations, everything we create reflects
our devotion to improving the lives of animals.

At Earth Animal, we celebrate the joy pets bring to our lives and strive to make the world better — one Earth Animal at a time.

The Internship

We’re offering an exciting summer internship for a college student or recent graduate to join us 3 days a week at our Southport, CT office (moving to Norwalk in July). This 10-week internship kicks off around June 3 and is a chance to gain hands-on experience at a mission-driven pet wellness company.

You’ll work closely with our Regulatory and Product Development teams on impactful projects, including a deep dive into sustainability and impact claims. Your focus will be researching regulations, auditing our current practices, benchmarking competitors, and creating a brief presentation to share your findings.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist with state registrations for pet food, supplements, and pesticide products, plus tonnage reporting.
• Keep key regulatory resources (product lists, label libraries, ingredient info) organized and up to date.
• Review new ingredients for compliance with AAFCO guidelines and Earth Animal’s standards.
• Conduct initial reviews of labels and marketing materials for accuracy and compliance, then collaborate with the Regulatory team on next steps.
• Support quality efforts by assisting with product testing.
• Gain exposure to R&D projects and trials.

You Are:

You’re an Animal Science, Food Science, or Environmental Science major (or recent grad) curious about working on a Regulatory & Product team at a mission-driven company. You’ve got:

• Strong attention to detail and solid communication skills.
• Confidence to ask questions and share feedback.
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint) and pulling together presentations.
• Bonus: Coursework related to government regulations.

Most importantly, you’re eager to learn, open to collaboration, and ready to jump in wherever needed.  If this sounds like you, please send us your resume and short statement on why you are the right candidate for our internship!