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3 people are interested
Vet Tech Assistant
ORGANIZATION: Southern Pines Animal Shelter
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3 people are interested
Vet Tech Assistant
Reports to: Vet Tech, Volunteer Coordinator, Medical Director
Position Function & Organizational Impact:
- Administer care or medication as directed by medical staff.
- Assist medical team as needed.
Time Commitment and Location of Work:
- Must commit to one or two regularly scheduled shifts per week, preferably the same shift(s) each week.
- Shifts are Monday through Saturday from 8 am to 10 am and 3 pm to 5 pm & Sunday 9 am to 12 pm and 3 pm to 5 pm.
Goals:
- Provide necessary care for dogs at the shelter, primarily through dispensing medication.
- Allow our medical staff to focus on urgent issues.
Core responsibilities:
- Dispense medications as directed.
- Handle animals appropriately with care and respect as you would handle your animals.
- Remain vigilant to changing health conditions and report changes in health or behavior.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Comfortable interacting with volunteer approved animals.
- Commits to a set weekly schedule.
- Proficient with computer programs. Must be willing and able to learn new software.
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
- Ability to follow specific instructions from staff
- Commitment to positively engage with Southern Pines visitors, volunteers, and staff
- Commitment to the philosophy of Southern Pines’ practices and policies
- Must be at least 18 years of age to volunteer for this position
- Track and input hours into Victouch
- Regular access to personal email to receive updates.
- Must be able to appropriately read an animals body language and react accordingly.
- Must receive training from Southern Pines medical team.
More opportunities with Southern Pines Animal Shelter
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Southern Pines Animal Shelter
Location:
1901 North 31st Ave., Hattiesburg, MS 39401, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide humane shelter for homeless and lost cats and dogs, provide affordable spay/neuter and healthy pet services, encourage adoptions and educate the community about responsible pet ownership.
Description
Southern Pines Animal Sheler, founded in 1952, is the largest open admission shelter to reach no-kill status in the state of Mississippi. Located in Hattiesburg, MS, it's been our mission for 66 years to welcome dogs and cats with open arms regardless of health, age, or perceived adoptability. In 2017 alone, we connected more than 6,650 homeless, abandoned, and neglected pets with loving families.
In order to continue this life-saving work, we must rely on the support of our adopters, volunteers, fosters, and donors. Without the generosity and support of people like you, this amazing work would not be possible. Only together can we continue to make a difference for the animals in our community.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1901 N. 31st AvenueHattiesburg, MS 39401
DATE POSTED
June 8, 2019
SKILLS
- Animal Care / Handling
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Must commit to three months of volunteerism broken down into 1-2 two hour weekly shifts.
- No veterinary experience required. We teach you everything you need to know to be successful!