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

Cornell University•Ithaca, NY

5d•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
one-week Advanced Farrier Training program experience
works closely with Department of Clinical Sciences (DCS) faculty

Benefits

Great benefits!
Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, and sustainability.
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