Intern Stories: Kaushik R.

Kaushik R.

Sustainability Intern | Sustainability & Corporate Affairs

Why did you choose Zoetis for your summer internship?

I chose Zoetis because of its strong commitment to sustainability and innovation as the world leader in animal health. Here, I was provided with a unique opportunity to engage with cutting-edge sustainability practices and gain valuable insights into how a major company drives positive environmental and social impact. More importantly, Zoetis' collaborative culture and focus on professional development not only made it an ideal environment to advance my skills and contribute to meaningful projects, but also learn about what corporate sustainability strategy–a rapidly growing field–truly entails.

How would you describe the culture at Zoetis?

The culture here is forward-thinking, innovative, and collaborative, which in result creates an environment where various ideas can thrive. As an intern, you are also a full-time colleague which provides you the opportunity to join Zoetis' Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs). CRGs create a platform for people of similar backgrounds to connect cross-functionally, creating an atmosphere that encourages employees to see different perspectives and work together towards common goals.

What was the biggest accomplishment you achieved during your internship?

I valued the global nature of the role and the opportunity to contribute to Zoetis' sustainability strategy. A key highlight was developing multiple presentations highlighting their sustainability achievements in different international markets, and enhancing brand trust with customers globally. Finding pertinent, localized examples for each of these markets helped me underscore that Zoetis cares about its customers at an individual level.