Intermittent Worker - Farrier Services

Mississippi State University; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Mississippi State University is seeking an Intermittent Worker to assist the podiatrist with farrier services on the Starkville campus. Responsibilities include routine hoof care for horses, cleaning the farrier shop, and assisting with medical records. Candidates should have a strong interest in animal care, experience with equine handling, and the ability to work independently. Physical abilities for farrier tasks are required. Join a team dedicated to veterinary care and student instruction.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in animal care and learning farrier work.
• Experience with equine handling and restraint.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Physical ability to perform farrier tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist the podiatrist with farrier services for client-owned and CVM owned horses.
• Routine trimming and maintaining the hoof care of all CVM owned horses.
• Shoeing of livestock when directed by the faculty.
• Cleaning and organization of the farrier shop.

Skills

Animal care

Farriery

Equine handling

Communication

Job description

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, [phone].