Animal Caretaker (Farrier)

$58,698 - $68,474/Yr

National Park Service

Part-time,Full-time

Onsite

Administration of Environmental Quality Programs

About the position

The position involves the care and shoeing of government-owned horses and mules, ensuring their health and safety while performing minor veterinary treatments. The role requires overseeing corral operations, managing inventory of shoeing supplies, and instructing others in proper shoeing techniques. The incumbent must be capable of driving a truck with a trailer in various weather conditions and is expected to travel occasionally for training or site visits.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all government horses and mules are properly shod, including corrective shoeing when required.
• Perform minor veterinary treatment on NPS owned horses and mules.
• Oversee corral operations on weekends.
• Manage inventory of horse and mule shoeing supplies, including shoes, nails, and tools.
• Instruct Animal Packers in proper horse and mule shoeing procedures.
• Drive a truck towing a three-horse trailer on winding, mountain roads in all weather conditions.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Must possess and maintain a current Class A CDL (Commercial Driver's License).
• Ability to do the work of an Animal Caretaker (Farrier) without more than normal supervision.
• Experience in shoeing and providing hoof care for horses and mules.
• Ability to provide minor veterinary treatment to horses and mules.
• Experience in maintaining stalls, corrals, and barns.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with inventory management of shoeing supplies.
• Knowledge of animal handling and care techniques.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
• Uniform allowance provided.