Farrier - Cornell University Equine and Nemo Farm Animal Hospital (ENFAH)

Cornell University • City of Ithaca, NY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cornell University Hospital for Animals (CUHA) is seeking a skilled and collaborative Farrier to join the Equine and Nemo Farm Animal Hospital (ENFAH) located in Ithaca, NY. This is a unique opportunity to combine clinical excellence, instruction, and collaboration within a world‑class veterinary teaching hospital.
The Farrier is responsible for all hoof care instruction and clinical services within the College of Veterinary Medicine and Cornell University Hospital for Animals. The position provides comprehensive farrier services across Cornell University, including care for ENFAH patients and Cornell‑owned horses. In addition to clinical responsibilities, this position serves as lead instructor for the Farrier Certificate Program, a 16‑week intensive program offered three times per year for individuals seeking to advance their professional farrier skills and one-week Advanced Farrier Training program experience This position works closely with Department of Clinical Sciences (DCS) faculty and may report directly to a veterinarian‑farrier faculty member.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in education, animal science, or a related field, plus three years of professional farrier experience with multiple breeds and equine disciplines; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Advanced or specialized farrier certification, such as: American Farrier’s Association (AFA) or Certified Journeyman Farrier (CJF) Therapeutic Endorsement International Association of Professional Farriers (IAPF) Accredited Farrier (APF I) Or comparable international certification
• Demonstrated experience in therapeutic farriery, including collaboration with veterinarians and veterinary clinics
• Evidence of continuing professional education over the past five years
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting over 50 lbs and standing for extended periods
• Ability to collaborate and develop section priorities with the associated DCS faculty member. Expected to adapt and develop under the intended structure.
• Ability to adapt and grow within an evolving academic and clinical structure
• Employees working in the hospital must receive the pre-exposure rabies prophylaxis vaccination series prior to or immediately after hire, which will be paid for by the department.

Responsibilities

• hoof care instruction
• clinical services within the College of Veterinary Medicine and Cornell University Hospital for Animals
• comprehensive farrier services across Cornell University, including care for ENFAH patients and Cornell‑owned horses
• lead instructor for the Farrier Certificate Program
• works closely with Department of Clinical Sciences (DCS) faculty

Benefits

• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 13 additional holiday days with 2 additional floating holidays to be used at your discretion
• An award-winning employer provided benefits program
• Comprehensive health care options
• Access to wellness programs
• Employee discounts with local and national retail brands
• Generous retirement contributions
• Impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, Tuition Aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level