Clinic Support - MSPCA-Angell

Description:

This is a great opportunity for people interested in what goes on behind-the scenes of a veterinary clinic, and those interested in pursuing careers in the veterinary field. Clinic experience is helpful but not necessary. Clinic Support volunteers assist with sterilizing instruments, cleaning kennels after animals have been discharged, washing 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:

Sterilizing used instruments
Creating sterile instrument packs to be ready for future surgeries
Cleaning kennels and resetting them for future patients
Sweeping and mopping floors
Cleaning surfaces after surgery
Miscellaneous additional support tasks as requested by staff

Qualities/Skills:

Ability to work well in a small, busy area
Ability to work independently and with other volunteers
Excellent attention to detail
The ability to act fast and follow staff directives in emergency situations
You must be able to remain active for your entire shift, which will involve standing, using a stepladder, crouching, reaching, and lifting.
Applicants should be capable of being in close proximity to surgeries and animals in process of recovering from anesthesia.
Proficiency in using a computer without assistance, and learning new programs. All volunteers digitally log hours and use an online scheduling function.

Other:

For this role, volunteers must have a valid driver’s license and their own personal vehicle. Exceptions can only be made for those aged 16, with parental confirmation they are able to drive their child weekly at the shift time. If you do not meet this criteria, we have roles which are less strict regarding transportation and request you instead apply to one of those.

Requirements:

Attendance at a virtual orientation
On-the-job training

Time Commitment:

A weekly two or four hour shift on a set day and time.
Shifts currently available for this position are: Tuesday 1pm-5pm, Thursday 8am-noon, Friday 3pm-5pm, and Saturday 3pm-5pm. We are only able to accept applications for those with availability for a listed shift.
Minimum of 3 consecutive months. Longer commitments welcome!

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