Cornell University, Department of Clinical Sciences
Position Description
Veterinarian Farrier The Department of Clinical Sciences with the College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University invites applications for a Faculty Position as a Veterinarian and Farrier. General and Specific Duties: The successful clinical candidate will be expected to: •Develop and oversee the Veterinary Podiatry and Locomotor Science Program working as a team with the staff farrier providing comprehensive hoof care and educating farriers, veterinary students and veterinarians. •Consult and collaborate with hospital clinicians to provide advanced hoof care for Equine and Nemo Farm Animal Hospital patients, supporting and expanding our orthopedic, sports medicine, lameness and rehabilitation services. •Work closely with other clinicians to evaluate horses for soundness using physical examination and diagnostic techniques including imaging. Provide therapeutic and performance shoeing for horses and occasionally other species. •Provide veterinary podiatry services to local equine clients working closely with referring veterinarians to provide comprehensive care •Develop a curriculum for veterinary students from didactic lectures, interactive sessions, cadaver and equine laboratories, and clinical rotations spanning the four years of veterinary school •Assist with the pedagogy and teaching of the farrier certificate program •Perform collaborative research concerning the equine musculoskeletal system and hoof •Provide veterinary podiatry services to Cornell University horses requiring advanced care •Educational outreach both locally and regionally, including educational programs for farriers, veterinarians and occasionally lay audiences seeking a deeper integration with veterinary biomechanics and pathology The successful candidate will have: •Doctor of Veterinary Medicine •Specialized training as a Farrier (such as American Farrier’s Association Certified Journeyman Farrier, Therapeutic Endorsement, International Association of Professional Farriers, Accredited Farrier, APF I), and minimum 5 years professional experience with multiple breeds and uses of horses Preferred •Experience teaching, i.e. presenting clinics, presentations to professional and/or lay audiences, engaging and teaching students in a clinical and/or classroom setting •Evidence of research experience and/or interests Cornell is in Ithaca on the shores of Cayuga Lake in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of New York. Ithaca is a vibrant city with art museums, theaters, and a diverse selection of restaurants. It is within driving distance of several large metropolitan centers, award-winning wineries, and downhill skiing areas. Ithaca is a nature-lovers paradise with ample opportunities for outdoor activities. Easy campus-to-campus bus transportation allows one to explore or develop collaborations in NYC while enjoying the “Ithaca is Gorges” lifestyle. Consistent with Cornell’s practice, appointments to academic positions requires candidates to disclose relevant information about their prior employment including whether they have been found to have violated institutional or employer policies related to or governing unlawful discrimination and harassment, academic and research misconduct, or financial misconduct. Faculty working in the hospital must receive the pre-exposure rabies prophylaxis vaccination series prior to or immediately after hire or provide documentation of current vaccination. The salary range for this position is $135,000-$170,000. Offers higher than the published salary range might be considered to meet unique circumstances, qualifications, academic discipline, and experience. For more information, go to: https://www.vet.cornell.edu/departments/clinical-sciences/employment- opportunities or contact Dr. Gillian Perkins, Chair of the Search Committee at gap7@cornell.edu. Electronic application submission is through Academic Jobs Online: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/32074 To apply, submit a cover letter including a statement of career goals, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests and plans, statement of teaching interests and plans, and the names of 3 individuals who can provide references. Review of applications will begin June 15, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.For specific questions about the position or application process, please contact the Recruiter listed in the job posting or for general questions email mycareer@cornell.edu.
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Pay Ranges:
The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:
- Prior relevant work or industry experience.
- Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.
- Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary)
- Unique applicable skills.
Application Materials Required:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- A letter of intent describing your teaching, clinical and research experience and interests
- Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site
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Further Info:
College of Veterinary Medicine
Department of Clinical Sciences
Clinical Programs Center C3-513
Ithaca, NY 14853