Level 2 Clinic Assistant

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Purpose of Position:

Level 2 Clinic Assistants perform Level 1 Clinic Assistant duties as well as basic handling and medicating cats, and assisting veterinary staff. With volunteer support throughout the day, staff is able to focus on maintaining a stress-free work environment in order to provide optimal medical care to our cats.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Level 1 Clinic Assistant duties
• Administering medications and/or fluids
• Basic assistance with intake exams or exit exams
• Performing nail trimmings, ear cleaning or obtaining weights on resident cats
• Update locations of resident cats in database
• Assist with basic laboratory work
• Sterilization and wrapping of surgical tools
• Some advanced clinic tasks as needed
• Other duties as requested

Qualifications:

• 18+ years old
• Veterinary clinical experience, or 100 volunteer hours (or 1 year) in Level 1 Clinic Assistant role plus manager approval
• Appropriate interpersonal skills for team activities
• Detail oriented
• Strong organizational skills
• Possess basic range of motion and energy to complete simple tasks such as sweeping, mopping, scooping litter boxes, lifting and carrying small items.

Training Volunteer Will Receive:

• Overview of department policies and procedures
• Medication and fluid administration
• Data entry
• Isolation ward and sanitation protocol
• Training and review of appropriate feline handling

How to Apply:

Contact the Volunteer Coordinator at Volunteer@TreeHouseAnimals.org.