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EMPLOYMENT

Spay/Neuter Clinic Volunteer (please note that this is a volunteer position)

Objective: To assist the veterinarians and veterinary assistants with various tasks during spay/neuter clinics.  Duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Handling animals while vets perform pre-operative examinations
  • Assisting with restraint during anesthesia administration
  • Positioning and other adjustments for vets during surgery
  • Preparation and proper labeling of vaccinations
  • Paperwork
  • Instrument cleaning procedures
  • Monitoring/handling of animals during post surgical recovery period
  • Becoming approved, through practice and observation by the vets and vet assistants, to perform unassisted extubation on the animals (removal of the respirator tube from animal's trachea)

Qualifications:

  • Desire and competence to safely handle cats and dogs of all sizes and temperaments
  • Ability to life at least 40 pounds
  • Ability to work longer shifts than most volunteer jobs (many animals are sterilized in a single clinic), most clinic days last from 7am-7pm. Shifts are either 12 hours or split into two 6 hour shifts.
  • Good communication skills, and the ability to react quickly to any changes in status Responsibilities:
  • Arrive on time and work the entire shift you selected
  • Dress in attire appropriate to the job (scrub tops or tee shirts, non-slip and closed toe shoes, "stain resistant" clothing)
  • Take direction from the vets and staff members, and pay attention to surroundings
Confidentiality:

All information obtained through work at the SPCA is to be kept confidential.  No donor information, private personnel or contract information is to be discussed with the public or other employees without the express permission of the Executive Director.

Job application may be obtained at the Chemung County SPCA, 2435 State Route 352 in Elmira.