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Animal Caretaker (Farrier) (Seasonal)
National Park Service
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Apply on National Park Service’s website Workplace On-site
Employment Full-time
Location Yosemite National Park, CA
Salary $25.42–$29.66/hr
Career field Personal care
Matched occupation Animal Caretakers
Posted Oct 19, 2026
Source USAJobs (federal)
About this role
You will serve as a Animal Caretaker (Farrier) (Seasonal) for the National Park Service. These positions ensures that all government horses and mules are properly shod. The typical defined season is not to exceed 6 months between Apr-Nov but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: April-May 2027. Open to the first 45 applicants or until 11/09/2026 whichever comes first.
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Career context
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Matched career Animal Caretakers
Personal care $35,360US median annual pay
+12.1%Projected growth · much faster than average
74,600Annual openings
266,910Currently employed
The employer range is about 62% above the $17.00/hr national median for the matched occupation.
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