User Experience (UX) Intern
€650 per month
Work Arrangement
Office Days per Week: 2 days
Key Skills
Job Description
As an User Experience (UX) Intern, you’ll join the Product & Design team for the IDEXX Animana Veterinary Practice Management System, supporting research, design improvements, and user experience optimization across our cloud-based platform used by veterinary practices across Europe and UK. IDEXX offers a dynamic and innovative environment where technology meets animal health. You will be part of a company that leads the market with digital solutions that help veterinary professionals deliver the best care. Throughout your internship, you’ll gain hands-on experience in user-centered design, prototyping, and learning how customer insights are translated into intuitive, impactful product experiences. You’ll work on a variety of UX design and research projects, including User Research and Insights, Wireframing and Prototyping, Design System and UI Consistency, Usability Testing and Evaluation, Cross-functional Collaboration. What You Will Need To Succeed We are looking for a student with an academic focus in UX Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Graphic Design, or a related field. Basic understanding of UX principles and design processes Familiarity with Figma or similar design tools Curiosity about how design improves complex digital workflows Attention to detail and ability to organize information clearly Proactive attitude and eagerness to learn from feedback Good communication skills and comfort collaborating across teams What We Offer At this internship, you will learn about: UX in a SaaS Product Context: How user research and design shape a complex, cloud-based platform used across multiple countries. Prototyping and Design Collaboration: Hands-on experience with Figma, Miro, and shared design processes, including responsibly using AI in the creation of software. User Research Methods: From planning interviews to analyzing findings and presenting recommendations. Design Systems: Understanding how scalable design systems are structured and maintained in an enterprise environment. Cross-functional Teamwork: Collaborating closely with developers, product managers, and customer support teams. Real-World UX Challenges: Turning research insights into tangible design improvements for thousands of daily users. Some Practical Aspects You are available to start in January 2027 and can work with us for 5-6 months full-time (40 hours a week) You need to be enrolled as a student towards the attaining of a degree to be eligible for this internship and to secure university approval to start the assignment. If you are not a European national, you will also need to provide an approved Nuffic agreement. Our office is located in Hoofddorp, next to the train station (25 minutes from Amsterdam by train). We are currently working in a hybrid format, with a requirement to work 2 days a week from the office and the remaining days remote. We offer you a monthly allowance of 650 euros and a public transport travel card for your commute from home to the office. Internship not suitable for writing a thesis Why IDEXX We’re proud of the work we do because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve, we follow our Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, ensure safe drinking water for billions, and help farmers protect livestock and poultry from disease. We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 10,000 talented people. So, what does that mean for you? We enrich the livelihoods of our employees with a positive and respectful work culture that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX, you will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement. Let’s pursue what matters together.
Core Responsibilities
Support UX research and design improvements for the IDEXX Animana veterinary practice management platform, including research, wireframing, prototyping, design system consistency, and usability evaluation. Collaborate with developers, product managers, and customer support to turn customer insights into practical product improvements.
Requirements
Applicants should be students studying UX Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Graphic Design, or a related field, with a basic understanding of UX principles and familiarity with Figma or similar tools. They should be curious, detail-oriented, proactive, receptive to feedback, and comfortable communicating and collaborating across teams; enrollment and university approval are required.
Benefits
- Public Transport Travel Card
- Hybrid Work Arrangement
About IDEXX
Industry: Biotechnology Research
Company size: 10,001+ employees
10,000+ people, one global focus - enhancing the health and well-being of pets, people, and livestock We are passionate about what we do at IDEXX – and why wouldn’t we be? When you’re working to raise the standard of care for pets, make drinking water safe for billions and keep our livestock population around the globe healthy and free of disease, it’s no wonder that what we do each day is more than just a job. There’s an energy across IDEXX that is contagious, where caring and committed people come together to make things better. IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (NASDAQ: IDXX), a member of the S&P 500, is a leader in pet healthcare innovation, serving practicing veterinarians worldwide with a broad range of diagnostic and information technology-based products and services. Headquartered in southern Maine, we conduct operations through more than 70 locations and serve customers in over 175 countries. Our primary business focuses on pet health, a growing market around the world. Our products, in-clinic diagnostic tests and instrumentation, practice management and software solutions, and reference laboratory and consultation services, enhance the ability of veterinarians to provide advanced medical care, improve staff efficiency, and build more economically successful practices. We also develop and manufacture diagnostic tests and information for the global production animal industry, including poultry and livestock, as well as tests for the quality and safety of water and milk. Please visit our website, IDEXX.com/careers, for further information and to view all of our job opportunities.