Volunteer Opportunity Details:

This opportunity allows volunteers to gain hands-on experience with the Animal Trustees of Austin surgical patients. It is a very intimate and crucial position where volunteers are paired up with animals one-on-one to provide post-op care and to be sure animals are safely recovering from their anesthesia.
*Assist with pre-surgery check-in of patients, including collection of patient medical history and patient weight and vital signs.
*Assist staff in post-operative recovery and monitoring.
*Relaying post-operative instructions to pet owners when picking up their animals after surgery in the afternoon. (This activity is from 3-6pm.)
*Assist in answering pet healthcare questions with the help of trained clinic staff.
*Sterilize medical instruments, prepare surgical packs and assist with laundry used during surgical procedures.

This is an excellent opportunity to get hands-on veterinary care experience. This position is open to any volunteer, but would be especially fitting for pre-veterinarian students or those interested in learning more about animal medical care. Volunteers must be 17 years of age. We are unable to accommodate individuals seeking to fulfill court-ordered community service hours. It is preferred that volunteers wear closed-toed shoes and comfortable clothing. No uniform or special attire is required.

Contact volunteer coordinator to schedule a 30 minute tour of the Animal Trustees of Austin clinic facility, then a 2 hour training session on specific duties to be carried out during volunteer shift will be scheduled. Hours: 7:30am-12:00pm, Monday-Saturday, 3 hour shifts during this time frame.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Animal Trustees Of Austin

Volunteers will work with the following groups Families / Parents We need volunteers who are free at these times Weekdays Weekly Weekends This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Unpaid Interns Adults (55+) Young Adults (18-25) This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Animals & Environment We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Animal Services

Contact Person: Laura Kay, Volunteer Manager, (512) 450-0111, (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

5129 Cameron Road Austin, TX 78723 (See a map)

Directions:

We are on the east side of I-35 on the service road at the Cameron Road/51st street exit one block north from the Meuller Retail Development (old Mueller airport site).   Nearest Bus Stop: CAMERON & 52ND, .01 mile minute walk For maps or information, please see http://www.capmetro.org/riding/trip_info.asp