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15 people are interested
Vet Clinic Assistant
ORGANIZATION: Humane Society for Southwest Washington
Please visit the new page to apply.
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15 people are interested
Clinic Assistants work with the surgery staff to prepare the clinic for next-day surgeries. Duties include cleaning kennels, cleaning surgery and prep areas, stocking supplies, laundry. Lots and lots of cleaning.
PLEASE NOTE: Volunteers new to HSSW will not be able to start immediately in the clinic. New volunteers must complete a standard orientation and training process, plus complete an extended entry-level volunteer term (3+ months) before being considered for clinic volunteering.
Clinic volunteers each have a weekly shift, 3-6pm, on a M, Tu, Th or F, and need to commit to a 6-month stint. Our vet tech also must interview any potential clinic volunteers.
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About Humane Society for Southwest Washington
Location:
1100 NE 192nd Ave., Vancouver, WA 98684, US
Mission Statement
The Humane Society for Southwest Washington enriches the lives of people, pets and our community through adoption and outreach, and serves as a resource for companion animal services and education.
Description
The Humane Society for Southwest Washington is dedicated to fostering a community where all creatures are treated with compassion and respect.
Founded in 1897, the Humane Society has a long tradition of caring for the animals of southwest Washington and surrounding areas. By working in collaboration with local veterinarians and animal rescue groups, the Humane Society and its partners in animal welfare look forward to a future where all companion animals will live in a loving home.
Through the work of our full-time and part-time staff, along with the assistance of more than 500 compassionate volunteers, the Humane Society for Southwest Washington offers an array of humane programs, including pet adoptions, community education, pet behavior advice, spay/neuter assistance and low-cost pet adoptions for seniors.
Through the generous support of local individuals, groups, and corporations, we are able to care for the thousands of orphaned animals we receive each year.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1100 NE 192nd Ave.Vancouver, WA 98684
DATE POSTED
September 29, 2016
SKILLS
- Patient Care
- Healthcare
- Nursing
- Animal Care / Handling
- Veterinary
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 3 hrs/week
- min. 6 month commitment, weekly schedule