Consulting Vet for Pet Peace of Mind Program

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Position/Title: Consulting Veterinarian

Supervisor: Volunteer Supervisor

Statement of Purpose:

To promote additional services to assist in supporting pet care needs for patient/family/caregiver. This is a volunteer position. All volunteers are considered non paid employees of Ascend Hospice and are required to complete compliance regulations set in place and the necessary orientation. To commit to gain familiarity with our Pet Peace of Mind program and understand our processes for the program.

SUMMARY: Role is advisory, advocacy, and networking.

Primary Tasks/Functions & Responsibilities:

1. Available to advise in a reasonable amount of time with a pet care situation you need to discuss. Outreach is almost always through phone or email.
2. Be well-connected in the animal welfare community to assist in opening doors to develop and promote the Pet Peace of Mind program at Ascend Hospice.
3. Provide a cost range for routine surgical procedures and services in your area, a consulting veterinarian is NOT to be expected to treat pets for free or at a reduced cost.
4. In an emergency, being willing to help find a day or two of no/low cost boarding.

1. Provide information on after-hours veterinary care available in your community.
2. Provide Volunteer Supervisors with resources for volunteers on advice for difficult pets.
3. Assist with information regarding zoonotic diseases.
4. Help with recruiting volunteers for the purpose of providing temporary care while pet’s owner is receiving medical care.
5. Help with outreach to build awareness about the program in the animal welfare and pet care community in an effort to develop foster and other care options.
6. Assist as needed during training sessions for new volunteers.

Secondary Responsibilities:

1. Must be friendly, open and able to meet others on their terms
2. Ability to maintain confidentiality
3. Adhere to HIPPA guidelines
4. Neat and orderly appearance
5. Adherence to boundaries set forth in training

Qualifications:

1. Participation and completion of the Ascend Hospice Volunteer Training Program proof of completion of another hospice training of similar duration
2. Certifications and licensures