Hospital Team: Recovery Volunteer
On-Site
Ongoing
55+ Friendly
Summary
The GTHS Animal Hospital is one of the only accessible spay/neuter hospitals serving Bruce, Grey and part of Simcoe County that performs 3,000 surgeries annually, and subsidizing ~$770K in veterinary costs each year.
Location
Address
549 Tenth Line
Collingwood, Ontario L9Y 0W1
When
Opportunity Type
Ongoing - Start Anytime
Schedule
Flexible
About This Opportunity
Description
Reporting to the Director of Medicine and Hospital Registered Veterinary Technician, the Hospital Recovery Volunteer will be responsible for maintaining an orderly Recovery Room, assisting with recovering patients and the movement of animals.
Reporting to the Director of Medicine and Hospital Registered Veterinary Technician, the Hospital Recovery Volunteer will be responsible for maintaining an orderly Recovery Room, assisting with recovering patients and the movement of animals.
Time Commitment
Weekday shifts: 9am-12.30pm, 10am-1.30pm or 11.30am-3pm. Available shifts are posted or will be discussed at time of application. A minimum commitment of 6 months is required.
Weekday shifts: 9am-12.30pm, 10am-1.30pm or 11.30am-3pm. Available shifts are posted or will be discussed at time of application. A minimum commitment of 6 months is required.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Set up the Recovery Room for the day
- This includes making sure kennels have towels and temporary kennels are set up based on the day’s needs
- Assist with transporting animals into and out of the hospital, as required
- Assist post-surgery
- Handle, restrain and care for animals
- Monitor animals’ recovery post-surgery (vital signs)
- Report any abnormalities in recovery to the Veterinary Technician
- Help administer vaccines / medications / microchips, under direction
- Help ensure all animals treated in the hospital have records that are maintained accurately
- Assist post-recovery
- Return recovered GTHS animals to the appropriate location onsite at the Animal Centre, as directed
- Place recovered cats into the correct cat carrier
- Ensure appropriately sized cone or onesie purchases are available for discharge
- Maintain an orderly Recovery Room
- Store vaccines / medications / microchips appropriately
- Disinfect / sanitize monitoring equipment
- Clean and disinfect cages, floors, surfaces and surrounding areas
- Dispose of garbage and recyclables
- Wash any dishes used
- Top up or record supplies needed
- Assist Hospital staff as required
- Follow appropriate protocol, legislation and regulations
- Set up the Recovery Room for the day
- This includes making sure kennels have towels and temporary kennels are set up based on the day’s needs
- Assist with transporting animals into and out of the hospital, as required
- Assist post-surgery
- Handle, restrain and care for animals
- Monitor animals’ recovery post-surgery (vital signs)
- Report any abnormalities in recovery to the Veterinary Technician
- Help administer vaccines / medications / microchips, under direction
- Help ensure all animals treated in the hospital have records that are maintained accurately
- Assist post-recovery
- Return recovered GTHS animals to the appropriate location onsite at the Animal Centre, as directed
- Place recovered cats into the correct cat carrier
- Ensure appropriately sized cone or onesie purchases are available for discharge
- Maintain an orderly Recovery Room
- Store vaccines / medications / microchips appropriately
- Disinfect / sanitize monitoring equipment
- Clean and disinfect cages, floors, surfaces and surrounding areas
- Dispose of garbage and recyclables
- Wash any dishes used
- Top up or record supplies needed
- Assist Hospital staff as required
- Follow appropriate protocol, legislation and regulations
Qualifications
- 18 years of age minimum
- Punctual and reliable
- Demonstrates understanding and passion for animal welfare
- Experience with cats and dogs of all sizes, breeds and temperaments
- Diligent compliance with guidelines and protocols for personal and animal safety
- Basic math skills and able to use a watch to record recovery times
- Self-motivated and energetic, with proven ability to complete tasks with competency and accuracy
- Able to work in a very fast-paced environment
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Works cooperatively and effectively with others
- Willing to administer medications and provide injections (training will be provided)
Working Conditions:- Physical demands of the position include bending, kneeling, carrying and lifting up to 18kg
- We recommend wearing closed-toe shoes and clothing that has no sentimental value (i.e. can get dirty and/or stained)
- 18 years of age minimum
- Punctual and reliable
- Demonstrates understanding and passion for animal welfare
- Experience with cats and dogs of all sizes, breeds and temperaments
- Diligent compliance with guidelines and protocols for personal and animal safety
- Basic math skills and able to use a watch to record recovery times
- Self-motivated and energetic, with proven ability to complete tasks with competency and accuracy
- Able to work in a very fast-paced environment
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Works cooperatively and effectively with others
- Willing to administer medications and provide injections (training will be provided)
- Physical demands of the position include bending, kneeling, carrying and lifting up to 18kg
- We recommend wearing closed-toe shoes and clothing that has no sentimental value (i.e. can get dirty and/or stained)
Volunteer Requirements
Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization.
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