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56 people are interested
Help a pet - assist a volunteer vet!
ORGANIZATION: Portland Animal Welfare Team
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56 people are interested
PAW Team needs your help! We are actively seeking CVTs and veterinary assistants to help us at our weekday clinics and our Sunday quarterly drop-in clinics! Whether you are an experienced CVT or someone just looking to dip your hands in the field, we would love to have you! Our clinics generally run from 10am to 2pm on various weekdays.
More opportunities with Portland Animal Welfare Team
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Portland Animal Welfare Team
Location:
1718 NE 82nd Ave, Portland, OR 97220, US
Mission Statement
The Portland Animal Welfare (PAW) Team saves lives and alleviates suffering by providing free veterinary care to the pets of people who are experiencing homelessness or living in extreme poverty.
Description
We provide free veterinary care to the pets of those experiencing homeless or those living in extreme poverty. To do so, we host free veterinary clinics staffed by volunteer veterinarians, veterinary technicians and other volunteers. We host weekly clinics during the week and roughly one weekend clinic a month. At each clinic we provide vaccines, deworming, and flea medication to each animal. Basic health problems such as skin, ear and eye infections are also treated, and donated animal food, leashes/collars, blankets, pet sweaters and other animal supplies are distributed. We are also offer free spay/neuter services to all of our clients.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1718 NE 82nd AvePortland, OR 97220
DATE POSTED
April 15, 2019
SKILLS
- Animal Care / Handling
- Veterinary
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 4 hours at a time. Clinics are offered every week.
- Experience working with animals