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5 people are interested
Health, Happiness, and Tail Wags - Clinic Helpers Needed ASAP!
ORGANIZATION: Greater Birmingham Humane Society
Please visit the new page to apply.
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5 people are interested
General Function: Greater Birmingham Humane Society is seeking volunteers to serve and learn at our partner clinic, Alabama Shelter Veterinarians.
Volunteer Clinic Assistants will assist in day-to-day functions of the clinic, helping with general upkeep, basic clinic tasks, and animal care.
All care and help is directly related to routine medical care and spay/neuter procedures.
Requirements:
- 20 years of age or older
- Health insurance (will be verified)
- Ability to set and maintain a consistent schedule
- Comfortable working around pets of various ages, breeds, temperaments, and conditions
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with loading and unloading pets for surgery
- Assisting vet techs in moving pets through the pre and post surgical process
- Cleaning kennels and transport crates
- Laundry
- Cleaning instruments
- Making surgery packs
- Facility upkeep
- Restocking supplies
- Data entry for following day’s surgeries
Schedule:
- ASV Volunteer Clinical Assistants will be required to serve at least 2 hours a week, on a regularly scheduled basis, with their shift falling between 7:30 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday-Friday. The exact time of their shift must be able to be consistent for at least one full month.
All interested persons should email Mary-Grace Wilson, Associate Director of Volunteer Administration, at mawilson@gbhs.org for more details and the link to application.
More opportunities with Greater Birmingham Humane Society
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Greater Birmingham Humane Society
Location:
300 Snow Drive, Birmingham, AL 35209, US
Mission Statement
Dedicated to promoting respect for life through education and prevention of cruelty to animals and people.
Description
The Greater Birmingham Humane Society has been in continual existence since 1883. The organization shelters and adopts unwanted pets to responsible, loving homes. Greater Birmingham Humane Society also investigates animal cruelty in cooperation with local law enforcement officials. Greater Birmingham Humane Society provides educational resources to local schools and other organizations and promotes responsible pet ownership throughout the community.
The Greater Birmingham Humane Society moved to their new location on Snow Drive in November of 2004. Since moving to the new facility, they have expanded their efforts to aid the community. Some of these efforts include:
- Community Day - a vaccination and microchip clinic that is held on the first Saturday of each month at the GBHS
- Art Gallery - local artists have kindly provided the GBHS with their works of art for exhibition and sale. A portion of all sales will be donated to the GBHS.
- Interactive Education Center - the GBHS has two interactive computer stations as well as other interactive learning stations for children and adults to learn more about animal behavior and proper care of pets.
- Humane Teen Club - allows youth from 12 to 15 years old to participate in GBHS activities and earn points leading to their graduation as a full-fledged GBHS volunteer prior to being 16 years of age.
- Reading Library - is available to the public and contains numerous books on animal behavior, breed types, and other animal related materials. Books may not be removed from the library but the public is welcome to utilize this resource.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
5220 Princeton WayHoover, AL 35226
DATE POSTED
December 17, 2014
SKILLS
- Administrative Support
- Healthcare
- Animal Care / Handling
- Veterinary
- Data Entry
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Must be at least 20
- Orientation or Training
- 3+ hours per week
Requirements:
- 21 years of age or older
- Health insurance