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 Team and Strategy. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience with real recipes, formulation logic, feeding guidelines, and research that shapes real products going to market.

In this role you will...

Work with our Nutrition Team and Head of Veterinary Nutrition, Dr. Moran Tel-Gavriel, to support Open Farm's nutrition strategy
Get hands-on with real recipes, learning the formulation logic behind how our products are built
Conduct desk research of peer-reviewed journals and apply your research skills in an industry setting
Translate academic learning into commercial application, turning findings into practical recommendations for improvement
Support product information requests
Work on nutrition data-focused projects and conduct ad-hoc analysis to answer specific business questions
Collaborate across the organization, including marketing, impact, nutrition, food safety and quality assurance (FSQA) and our pet parent experience team on strategic projects
All other duties, as assigned

What you will gain

Real products, real impact: see your work connect to products that go to market, not just a classroom exercise
A view of the commercial side of pet food: build a commercial mindset by understanding how nutrition decisions connect to business goals, customers, and the market
Industry-ready research skills: learn to turn peer-reviewed science into clear, actionable recommendations for cross-functional teams
Cross-functional experience: work alongside nutrition, FSQA, marketing, impact, and pet parent experience
Project ownership: contribute to defined projects where you can share ideas and see them through

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

Pursuing a degree in animal/pet nutrition with a focus on companion animals, or similar background
A strong understanding of companion animal nutrition
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize peer-reviewed findings into actionable nutritional insights and communicate them effectively
Able to digest and summarize peer-reviewed technical literature
Proficient 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 meetings is the norm
The opportunity to participate in a 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 (January to April 2027)

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.