Licensed Veterinary Technician

Hanover Shoe Farms | Hanover, PA
Full-time or part-time | On-site
About the farm
Hanover Shoe Farms is the world’s leading Standardbred breeding farm and “The Greatest Name in Harness Racing.” On more than 3,000 acres in Hanover, Pennsylvania, our veterinary team cares for stallions, broodmares, foals, yearlings, and retirees through a high-volume breeding and foaling season. The farm has a heated hospital barn, ICU capability, a neonatal hyperbaric oxygen chamber, and a full reproductive caseload that includes embryo transfer. If you want hands-on equine medicine experience, this is the job. You will work alongside the resident veterinarians on ambulatory rounds, reproduction, neonatal care, and post-surgical cases. Breeding season is busy. Off-season is slower, with shorter days.
What you will do
• Stock and prepare mobile units, medications, and supplies for daily rounds
• Inventory and order medical supplies
• Assist with mare reproductive exams, breeding, and pre- and post-breeding treatments
• Assist with embryo transfers
• Provide neonatal foal care, including blood draws for IgG testing, plasma administration, and umbilical care
• Provide postpartum mare care and administer daily oral medications
• Support hospital-barn and ICU cases, including fluid changes
• Operate the hyperbaric chamber for foals as directed
• Clean and sterilize equipment, including autoclave use
• Help maintain the hospital barn and related facilities
Who we are looking for
• Current Pennsylvania Veterinary Technician license (required)
• Strong, safe horse-handling skills with stallions, mares, yearlings, and foals
• Ability to work independently, stay organized, and keep accurate records
• Reliability during long breeding-season days and weekend coverage as needed
• A calm, professional manner around horses and a willingness to learn advanced reproductive and neonatal work
• Preferred: 5+ years of horse handling, prior equine or large-animal veterinary experience
Schedule and pay
• Full-time or part-time
• Day shift; weekends as needed
• Seasonal workload: heavier in spring and summer, lighter in the off-season
• Expected hours: up to 60 per week during peak season
• Pay: $20–$25 per hour, based on experience
Benefits (eligibility may vary by full-time or part-time status)
• Health, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Relocation assistance
Work environment
This is physical, outdoor and barn-based work. You will lift supplies, handle horses, work in all weather, and stand for long periods. You will also work with specialized equipment and see a wide variety of cases.
Apply Through website or contact: Mike Simpson - msimpson@hanoverpa.com - 717-637-8931

Hanover Shoe Farms, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Seasonal Standardbred Yearling Groom

September 1 – November 5, 2026

Hanover Shoe Farms, Inc, ”Greatest Name in Harness Racing”, is seeking experienced Yearling Grooms for a seasonal position to prepare yearlings for sales from September 1st to November 5, 2026. Applicants must have extensive horse experience and be able to travel to sales.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide daily care for a string of 6 yearlings, including stall cleaning, feeding, watering, grooming, and leading to exercise machines.
• Perform grooming tasks, such as picking all four feet, applying hoof oil, washing white socks, grooming manes and tails, and ensuring each horse’s coat shines.
• Safely lead yearlings to show paddocks and present them professionally to customers at the farm and during sales.
• Maintain a professional demeanor and work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
Qualifications:
• Extensive horse handling experience, with a focus on yearlings, and the ability to travel to sales.
• Exceptional grooming and horse presentation skills to meet high industry standards.
• Commitment to a 7-day workweek during the season, with a strong work ethic and dedication to horse care.
• Positive attitude, teamwork, and professionalism.
• Must be 18 years old or older.
Compensation & Benefits:
• Pay: Starting at $18.00 per hour.
• Bonus: Generous end-of-season bonus for outstanding performance.
• Career Opportunities: Potential for full-time positions with a comprehensive compensation package for top performers interested in year-round employment.
Job Details:
• Type: Seasonal, full-time (September 1 – November 5, 2026).
• Location: Hanover, PA 17331 (relocation required).
• Schedule: 7 days per week, requiring flexibility and dedication.

Two ways to fill out an application download and drop off to 2310 Hanover Pike, Hanover, PA or complete online.

Licensed Resident Veterinarian

Immediate opening for a resident veterinarian at Hanover Shoe Farms, the greatest name in harness racing! New graduates are welcome to apply.
Veterinary work will be shared with other resident veterinarians. The distributions of the responsibilities can be tailored to the applicant's interest. Responsibilities include reproductive work, foaling and neonatal medicine, emergencies, and general veterinary care of the farm's resident mares, foals, yearlings, stallions, and retirees.
There are a great variety of cases seen from minor things such as small wounds, corneal ulcers, and hoof abscesses to more complicated cases like dystocias, dummy and septic foals, medical neonatal diarrhea cases and medical colics. We treat most medical cases in house; therefore, it is a great opportunity for learning and growth.
Hanover Shoe Farms is a large Standardbred breeding operation standing several stallions. We are expecting around 300 foals this season and will be breeding close to 400 mares. The farm is equipped with a neonatal hyperbaric oxygen chamber, DR equipment, and there is also access to a heated hospital barn and office area with the ability to run IV fluids and a hoist for an Anderson equine sling. A fully equipped practice vehicle will be provided along with reproductive ultrasound, and stall side SAA and IgG readers and tests. Weekends and on-call will be shared equally between the veterinarians. The workload is generally heavy in the spring and summer during the busy foaling and breeding season and slower during the off-season with shorter days and shorter work weeks.
Licensure in the state of Pennsylvania or the ability to obtain a PA license is required. Salary will be based on qualifications and experience. Seasonal benefits include paid vacation, on-farm housing, practice vehicle, and licensing fees. Additional benefits are available for permanent resident veterinarians.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance
Schedule:
• Day shift
• On call
• Weekends as needed
Education:
• Doctorate (Required)
License/Certification:
• Veterinary License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
• Hanover, PA 17331: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required)
Work Location: In person

Two ways to fill out an application download and drop off to 2310 Hanover Pike, Hanover, PA or complete online. Resume can be e-mailed to:
Mike Simpson - msimpson@hanoverpa.com