Intermittent Worker - Farrier Services

Farrier Position To assist the podiatrist with farrier services. Employees hired into intermittent positions are limited to working no more than 720 hours per fiscal year. Salary grade UC. For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department. Area of specialization: Farrier. Essential duties and responsibilities include assisting 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 will be a responsibility of this position. Routing hoof trimming and trimming to prepare for shoeing. Shoeing of livestock when directed by the faculty. Restraining animals for hoof care. Cleaning and organization of the farrier ship, inventory, ordering, pulling shoes and preparing feet for diagnostic imaging, and assisting with documentation for medical records and billing. Minimum qualifications include a 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 include 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 include walking, sitting, reaching, talking, hearing, handling objects with hands. Job requires standing, stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Instructions for applying: Applicants must apply online at www.msujobs.msstate.edu. Please include a cover letter and resume along with names and addresses of at least three references.