Intermittent Worker - Farrier Services
Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS, United States
Job no: 510497
Position type: Intermittent Worker
Department: 184000 - CVM Clinical Science Department
Location: Main Campus - Starkville, MS
Categories: Intermittent Worker
Position Open Date: Apr 20 2026
Position Function
To assist the podiatrist with farrier services.
Responsibilities
Assist the podiatrist with farrier services for client-owned and CVM owned horses, donkeys, and mules.
Routine trimming and maintaining the hoof care of all CVM owned horses.
Routing hoof trimming and trimming to prepare for shoeing.
Shoeing of livestock when directed by the faculty.
Restrain animals for hoof care.
Cleaning and organization of the farrier shop, inventory, ordering, pulling shoes and preparing feet for diagnostic imaging, and assisting with documentation for medical records and billing.
Minimum Qualifications
Strong interest in animal care and learning farrier work. Experience in farriery is encouraged but not required.
Experience with equine handling and restraint.
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
Physical ability to perform farrier tasks.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Excellent telephone and email communication skills, especially related to client service.
Must be capable of working in a team environment comprised of doctors, staff, and students to provide veterinary care of patients and aid in the instruction of veterinary students and veterinary technology students.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Job frequently requires walking, sitting, reaching, talking, hearing, handling objects with hands.
Job requires standing, stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (662) 325-5839.
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Position type: Intermittent Worker
Department: 184000 - CVM Clinical Science Department
Location: Main Campus - Starkville, MS
Categories: Intermittent Worker
Position Open Date: Apr 20 2026
Position Function
To assist the podiatrist with farrier services.
Responsibilities
Assist the podiatrist with farrier services for client-owned and CVM owned horses, donkeys, and mules.
Routine trimming and maintaining the hoof care of all CVM owned horses.
Routing hoof trimming and trimming to prepare for shoeing.
Shoeing of livestock when directed by the faculty.
Restrain animals for hoof care.
Cleaning and organization of the farrier shop, inventory, ordering, pulling shoes and preparing feet for diagnostic imaging, and assisting with documentation for medical records and billing.
Minimum Qualifications
Strong interest in animal care and learning farrier work. Experience in farriery is encouraged but not required.
Experience with equine handling and restraint.
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
Physical ability to perform farrier tasks.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Excellent telephone and email communication skills, especially related to client service.
Must be capable of working in a team environment comprised of doctors, staff, and students to provide veterinary care of patients and aid in the instruction of veterinary students and veterinary technology students.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Job frequently requires walking, sitting, reaching, talking, hearing, handling objects with hands.
Job requires standing, stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (662) 325-5839.
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