Farrier - Temporary
Summary
Provides equine shoeing, trimming, and blacksmithing services (including therapeutic shoes) for research, veterinary education, and zoo animals at a university facility.
Position Title:
Farrier - TemporaryAppointment Type:
Professional & ScientificJob Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
• Provide advanced and basic shoeing services for equine clients
• Assist with and perform the design and construction of specialized therapeutic prescription shoes for equine foot conditions
• Perform advanced and basic therapeutic shoeing within the LVMC
• Assist with trimming zoo animals as needed
Teaching Support
• Assist in teaching veterinary students the principles of basic and therapeutic shoeing
• Assist with continuing education courses for farriers
Farrier Shop Support
• Assist with case summary reports
• Help maintain shop inventory
• Support upkeep of equipment and facilities
• Other duties as assigned
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Experience working with research projects.
Experience with specialized dairy farm equipment
Supervisory Experience
Experience working with dairy cows
Certified Farrier credential through the American Farriers Association
Valid Driver’s License
Preferred Qualifications:
Certified Journeyman Farrier credential through the American Farriers Association
• Knowledge of basic farrier techniques
• Ability to perform a broad range of blacksmithing work, including welding steel and aluminum
• Ability to build a variety of specialized shoes from scratch using a forge and bar stock
• Strong work ethic and self-motivation
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected], or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Proposed Start Date:
October 1, 2026Number of Months Employed Per Year:
Time Type:
Part timePay Grade:
P&S TemporaryOriginal Posting Date:
August 5, 2026Posting Close Date:
Job Requisition Number:
R19727Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612, email [email protected].
General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.