Associate Farrier
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Job no: 532336
Work type: Staff
Senior management: College of Veterinary Medicine
Department: Vet. Medicine Clinical Services
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories: Veterinary Medicine
The Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking applicants for an Associate Farrier to join farrier Travis Burns and Dr. Amy Santonastaso as a member of the Equine Podiatry Service. This position is service-oriented and will focus on the continued development of the College’ Equine Podiatry Service.
The Associate Farrier will be expected to provide ambulatory (on the farm) and in-house farrier services to clients within the College’s practice range along while providing instruction to farrier students. This position will also require contribution to instructional efforts of the service to farrier students, veterinary students, veterinarians, horse owners, and other farriers. Positive interaction with students, local and regional farriers, horse owners, and veterinarians is mandatory. Exercising professional discretion and judgment is expected, as well as professional initiative in carrying out the associate’s primary roles and assignments.
Candidates must have successfully completed high school as well as a farrier training program (or equivalent experience). Have a minimum of 12 months of experience or training. Received Certified Farrier distinction from the American Farrier’s Association.
24 months of farrier experience or farrier training
Starting at $36,501.00, commensurate with experience
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
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Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Travis Burns at btravis@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
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