Clinic Discharge - MSPCA-Angell

Description:

This is an opportunity for people who are excited to engage with the public who are seeking community veterinary care for their pets. The volunteer will assist the clinic staff with discharging patients for their spay or neuter surgeries. There is no animal handling involved in this position, though you may help carry cats in carriers. This position is in the afternoon from 2PM to 4PM.

Responsibilities:

Greet the client and explain discharge instructions, post-operative care and medications, and possible complications
Carry cats in carriers to their owners
Assist in taking payments
Clean kennels after patients have left, which are often soiled with urine and feces
Complete a variety of tasks to support clinic staff. Tasks may include but are not limited to cleaning floors, washing and folding laundry, and washing dishes, and taking out trash
Possibility of assisting with discharge paperwork or responding to phone messages

Skills/Qualities:

Empathetic, non-judgmental approach to the public with excellent customer service
Ability to work independently and with staff members
Have the ability to keep information confidential
Able to meet the physical demands of this role, which require variable amounts of standing, walking, bending, reaching, and stooping
Able to lift, push, pull or carry objects weighing up to 40 lbs
Must be safely able to use a ladder to access food and linen storage or clean high kennels
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:

Six month commitment to volunteering
A weekly 2 hour shift on a set day and time
Attendance of orientation with Volunteer Coordinator and on the job training with clinic staff

Available Shifts:

Tuesdays: 2 – 4PM
Thursdays: 2 – 4PM

We cannot make accommodations to this schedule. Please ensure you are available for the entire shift before applying.

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