Description:
This is a wonderful opportunity for those who enjoy meeting new people and interacting with the public. The MSPCA-Angell Clinic Boston offers spay/neuter surgery to qualifying applicants of our low-cost program and primary care clients of Angell Animal Medical Center. You will assist the clinic staff with discharging patients from their spay/neuter surgeries. There may be some handling of dogs and cats inside their carriers.
Responsibilities:
- Greet clients and explain discharge instructions, post-operative care, and medications
- Bring pets out to their owners
- Assemble patient medical cards for future appointments
- Build e-collars as needed
- Miscellaneous tasks as needed by clinic coordinators; ex: filing, taking down phone messages, etc.
Qualities/Skills:
- Excellent customer service
- Some experience with animal handling
- Empathetic, non-judgmental approach to the public
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to work independently and with staff members
- As this role requires frequent verbal and written communication, applicants must be fluent in English.
- Spanish speaking a plus!
- Proficiency in using a computer without assistance, and learning new programs. All volunteers digitally log hours and use an online scheduling function.
Requirements
- A commitment of at least six months
- A weekly 2 hour shift on a set day and time
- Attendance of orientation and on the job training with clinic staff
Available Shifts
- Monday – Friday 2:30pm-4:00pm
- We cannot make accommodations to this schedule. Please ensure you are available for the entire shift before applying.
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