Clinic Support Volunteer

Description:

Are you interested in learning about the behind the scenes actions of a shelter clinic? Those interested in pursuing a career in the veterinary field or are excited to help our community clinic accomplish our mission are encouraged to apply!

Clinic support volunteers will assist our busy community clinic with daily clean up tasks. Volunteers will learn how to sterilize instruments and kennels, wash floors, and other housekeeping duties in the clinic. There is no animal handling involved in this position. This position will not provide training for skills such as intubation, blood draws, anesthesia, or monitoring animals in recovery.

Responsibilities:

• Sterilize used instruments
• Create sterile instrument packs to be ready for future surgeries
• Clean kennels
• Sweep and mop floors
• Cleaning surfaces after surgery
• Wash dishes and do laundry

Qualities/Skills:

• Stay active the full duration of a shift, with variable amounts of standing, walking, bending, reaching, stooping, and kneeling
• Ability to follow directions from staff or volunteers
• Excellent attention to detail
• The ability to act fast and follow staff directives in emergency situations
• Applicants should be capable of being in close proximity to surgeries and animals in process of recovering from anesthesia

Requirements:

• Weekly four hour shift on a set day for a minimum of six months
• Applicants must be 18 or older
• Attend a volunteer orientation and receive on-the-job training
• Reliable transportation

Shift Timing:

Monday through Friday: 8:30am-1pm
Clinic Support takes place only at the above time, so please ensure your availability before applying to this particular role.

Available Days: Tuesdays
Subject to change depending on existing coverage.

 

 

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