Clinic Volunteer
Spay & Neuter Clinic Volunteer
Spay/neuter volunteers play a crucial role in assisting with high-volume spay/neuter surgery for thousands of pets every year.
With the support of the spay/neuter team, volunteers assist with prepping cats and dogs for surgery.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Clean and sterilize surgical instruments.
- Wrap surgical packs for cat and dog surgeries and sterilize in the autoclave.
- Cut and fold surgical drapes.
- Assist with daily clinic needs such as cleaning cages, stocking supplies and doing laundry.
- Assist with closing duties such as sweeping and mopping.
Physical Demands
- Standing with frequent bending, kneeling, stooping and reaching
Environment
- Active surgical clinic, exposure to strong smells, animal waste and potentially hazardous conditions, including the risk of animal bites
- Exposure to active surgery, including blood and tissue, and needles (volunteers do not administer vaccinations)
- Clothing requirements: long pants, closed-toe shoes, shirts with sleeves; volunteer T-shirt
Pets In Need Clinic Volunteer
We are always seeking dedicated volunteers who are interested in contributing to the daily operations of the Pets In Need Veterinary Clinic. This is a unique experience to become exposed to the field of animal medicine while assisting staff with various tasks.
With the support of the PIN team, volunteers work alongside staff members to assist with animal check-in, handling cats and dogs, moving them from check-in to the clinic and assisting our receptionist.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Clean and sterilize instruments.
- If you have experience with animals, you may be asked to assist the vet or vet techs with animal handling during exams.
- Assist the administration team with scheduling and confirmation calls.
- Assist clients about refilling prescriptions and making phone calls to people that are running low.
- Help manage the food pantry inventory.
- Assist with daily clinic needs such as cleaning cages, stocking supplies and doing laundry.
- Assist with closing duties such as sweeping and mopping.
Physical Demands
- Standing with frequent bending, kneeling, stooping and reaching
- Handling animals
Environment
- Active clinic, exposure to strong smells, animal waste and potentially hazardous conditions, including the risk of animal bites
- Exposure to active surgery, including blood and tissue, and needles (volunteers do not administer vaccinations)
- Clothing requirements: long pants, closed-toe shoes, shirts with sleeves; volunteer T-shirt
Get Started
The first step to getting started as a volunteer at the Potter League is to attend a volunteer information session. Held twice a month, the information session will provide you with more information about volunteering and allow you to ask about our volunteer policies.