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COMMUNITY VETERINARY SERVICES VOLUNTEERS
 The Community Veterinary Services (CVS) Inpatient and Outpatient departments are responsible for performing spay/neuter and specialized surgeries, treatment of all in-house and public/outpatient animals, as well as providing medical care for foster animals and recently adopted animals.
As The SF/SPCA takes on more animals that need medical care, volunteer assistance in performing these lifesaving duties becomes increasingly important. We need volunteers that are willing to do whatever the animals and staff need to have done to treat as many animals as possible in the effort to save as many lives as possible.
Supervisor:
Lead Veterinary Technician/Lead Animal Care Attendant
Time Commitment:
Minimum of 3 hours/week between the hours of
7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 7 days a week
Duties:
- To be familiar with all aspects of animal care for cats and dogs in the inpatient and outpatient areas. Your duties could include:
- Administering medications as directed by medical staff
- Scheduled feedings of medical animals
- Socializing kittens in the infirmary
- Maintaining the cleanliness of cat and dog kennels
- Hand feeding kittens that are poor eaters
- Preparing surgical packs for sterilization
- Walking dogs who are recovering from medical treatment
Qualifications:
- Aptitude for working in a medical environment with animals
- Ability to communicate with volunteers and staff in a courteous and helpful manner
- Ability to work independently and follow instructions/policies.
- Willingness to perform all duties in a manner assuring the safety of yourself and others
- Genuine concern for the welfare of animals
Training
Scheduled training sessions and on-the-job training
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