Clinic Discharge Volunteer

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

Thursday 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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