Farrier Technician, Large Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine UTIA
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Job Location:
Knoxville, TN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The College of Veterinary Medicine invites applicants to apply for the position of Farrier Technician. The primary purpose of this position is to provide professional farrier support to the Farrier in Residence in delivering horseshoeing services for clients faculty students and departmental herds. This role supports both clinical service delivery and instructional activities within an academic veterinary environment and operates in the clinic and on farms.
The Veterinary Medical Center is operational 24 hours a day 7 days per week and 365 days per year. Occasional weekend evening or holiday work may be required of this position.
Responsibilities
Farrier Services:
- Provide farrier (horseshoeing) services in the clinic and on farms for clients and departmental herds under the direction of the Farrier in Residence.
- Perform some or all of the following farrier functions:
- Trim horse hooves
- Shape weld build grind and apply horseshoes
- Nail and glue shoes to horses feet
- Use a gas forge in the fabrication and modification of horseshoes
- Rebuild hooves using acrylic and urethane materials as indicated
- Educate clients on basic horse hoof care and maintenance needs as appropriate.
Instructional Support:
- Provide hands-on instruction and assistance to veterinary students in basic farrier techniques including trimming pulling shoes and nailing shoes under supervision.
- Support teaching activities within the Farrier Service and model professional conduct for students.
Animal Handling and Safety:
- Demonstrate knowledge of equine behavior care and appropriate restraint techniques.
- Assist the Farrier in Residence with safely restraining horses during farrier procedures in the clinic and on farms.
- Follow safe work practices and comply with facility standards and regulatory requirements including USDA IACUC and AAALAC guidelines.
Equipment and Facility Maintenance:
- Maintain farrier tools shop equipment and workspaces in safe functional condition.
- Perform routine maintenance of the farrier shop and gas forge.
- Use hand tools and farrier equipment safely and appropriately.
Professional and Operational Responsibilities:
- Maintain a positive professional attitude and effective communication with faculty students clients and staff.
- Demonstrate effective time management and the ability to work independently within assigned responsibilities.
- Assist the Farrier in Residence with additional duties as assigned in support of clinical and instructional operations.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience:
- Demonstrated practical experience in farrier work including trimming shoeing and use of farrier tools and equipment.
- Knowledge of equine behavior and care.
- Ability to perform the physical demands of the position including prolonged standing bending lifting and working directly with horses.
- Knowledge Skills Abilities:
- Knowledge of farrier practices equine hoof care and horseshoeing techniques.
- Ability to safely handle horses and operate farrier tools and equipment including a gas forge.
- Working knowledge of applicable safety standards and regulatory requirements in an academic veterinary setting.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a teaching environment.
- Physical ability to perform the essential functions of the position including prolonged standing bending lifting and working with animals.
- Ability to follow established safety protocols and comply with applicable regulatory and facility standards (e.g. USDA IACUC AAALAC).
- Effective communication skills and the ability to work professionally with faculty students clients and staff.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Education:
- Completion of 24 weeks of a recognized farrier training program or 1 year apprenticeship.
- Certification through a professional farrier organization (e.g. AFA or equivalent).
- Experience:
- Experience providing farrier services.
- Experience assisting with instruction or training of students or trainees.
Work Location:
- Knoxville Tennessee
- On-Site
Compensation and Benefits:
- UT Market Range: MR06
- Find more information on the UT Market Range structurehere
- Find more information on UT Benefitshere
Application Instructions:
To express interest please submit an application with the noted below attachments.
- Resume
- Cover Letter (please mention any non-professional experience working with horses here)
- List of 3 Professional References
About The College:
The UT College of Veterinary Medicine (UTCVM) located in Knoxville was established by anact of the Tennessee Legislature in 1974 and is part of theUniversity of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture.
UTCVMis one of 33 veterinary colleges in the United States and provides opportunities for Tennessee students while serving pet owners and the livestock industry as well as protecting public health enhancing medical knowledge and generating economic benefits to the state and nation.
Required Experience:
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Key Skills
- Veterinary Experience
- Animal Care
- Communication skills
- Veterinary Assistant
- Veterinary Technician Experience
- Vital Signs Experience
- Animal Handling
- Animal Restraint
- Experience Administering Injections
- Catheterization
- Medication Administration
- Venipuncture Experience
About Company
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees—the Volunteers—who uphold the university’s tradition of lighting the way for ... View more
