Hospital Recovery Volunteer

The GTHS Animal Hospital contains an Operating Room, Treatment Room, Examination Room, Pharmacy, X-Ray Room and a Hospital Intake / Recovery Area.

Having an onsite hospital ensures animals receive timely, thorough and comprehensive care, saves dozens of daily phone calls, reduces trips back and forth to veterinary clinics, dramatically decreases the stress on the GTHS animals, and leads to the additional benefit of earlier adoption availability; so these animals find their forever home quickly.

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 (an average of 50 surgeries per week), and subsidizing ~$770K in veterinary costs each year.

To promote pet wellness and safety, 1,858 rabies vaccinations and 1,767 microchips are administered to GTHS animal residents and community clients on an annual basis.

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.

Time Commitment

Mondays shifts: 9am-2pm, 10am-3pm or 10.45am-3pm. Other weekday shifts: 9.30am-1.30pm, 10.30am-2.30pm 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 a floor recovery space is set up for large dogs
Assist with transporting animals into and out of the hospital, as needed
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
- Place recovered pets into the appropriate cat carrier or dog crate
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 that closed toe shoes and clothing that has no sentimental value (ie. can get dirty and/or stained) are worn.

Hospital Recovery Volunteer

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