Farrier Podiatry Internship

The Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine (VMRCVM), Virginia Tech, offers a paid 1 year advanced training program for farriers. The intern will be a working member of the Equine Podiatry Service at the VMRCVM along with farrier Travis Burns CJF TE AWCF, and Dr. Scott Pleasant DVM MS  Diplomate ACVS. The program is designed to provide the intern with the training and experience to compete for high quality positions in the equine industry. The intern's time will be split between classroom, laboratory, and applied instruction. Classroom instruction will include course work in anatomy, physiology, and principles of horseshoeing. Laboratory instruction will include exercises in forging and welding. Applied instruction will include hands-on practical experience in routine and therapeutic trimming and horseshoeing.

Minimal Job Requirements: Candidates must have successfully completed a farrier training program and have a minimum of 12 months of experience or training. Candidates must have also received Certified Farrier endorsement (by examination) from the American Farriers Association.

Preferred Job Requirements: Candidates must have successfully completed a farrier training program and have a minimum of 24 months of experience or training. Candidates must have also received Certified Journeyman Farrier endorsement (by examination) from the American Farriers Association.

To apply or for more information please contact Mr. Travis Burns at btravis@vt.edu

Job Opportunity

The College of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University is accepting applications for an Agricultural Specialist III, Certified Journeyman Farrier, for the ISU Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center (LVMC). In consultation with clinical veterinarians, this position provides both advanced and basic farrier service for LVMC clients. Responsibilities of this position include teaching principles of therapeutic and basic shoeing to veterinary students; providing continuing education courses for farriers in Iowa and surrounding states; and devising and constructing therapeutic shoes for horses with a variety of equine diseases.

The candidate will be able to perform a broad range of blacksmithing including welding of steel and aluminum as well as build a variety of special shoes from scratch using a forge and bar stock.  

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a new state of the art farrier facility.

Requirements include  a bachelor's degree and two years of related experience or a combination of education and related experience totaling 6 years. Must have attended at least a 12 week course in farrier skills and hold the distinction of AFA (American Farriers Association) Certified Journeyman Farrier.

For more information and to apply please visit: https://www.iastatejobs.com/

Search for Vacancy ID #131219

Iowa State University is an Affirmative Action employer and will take action to ensure that employment practices are free of discrimination. Iowa State University is committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce. Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. veteran. Inquiries can be directed to the Director of Equal Opportunity, 3350 Beardshear Hall, (515) 294-7612. 

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