Volunteer Opportunity: Medical Veterinary Technician

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 09:16:23 -0500

Medical Veterinary Technician Volunteer Position:

Requirements:

Must complete a volunteer application and attend a volunteer orientation/open house (https://www.barcs.org/volunteer-information/)

Must commit to one 3-4hr shift per week for the majority of the semester Shifts are 8 or 9 AM to 12 PM and 3:30-6:30 PM every day (weekdays and weekends)

Must be comfortable handling dogs and cats with a variety of temperaments.

Must have strong communication skills and be willing to listen to and follow directions from the veterinarians and veterinary technicians you are working with.

Previous experience as a veterinary technician is encouraged but is not required!

Position is limited to a maximum of 7 volunteers per semester.

Description of Position:

The majority of this volunteer position will consist of helping our veterinary technicians complete twice daily medical treatment rounds. BARCS is often home to over a hundred animals at a time, and many of these animals require some form of medical care. Typical treatments you may be asked to do include: administration or oral, otic, and ophthalmic medications, ear cleanings, basic wound care and surgical site evaluations, etc.

You may also be asked to help our veterinary team in other ways, such as restraining animals for exams, helping to administer vaccines, assisting with blood draws, setting animals up in cages/kennels, entering medical information in the computer, etc.

096 Community Service and Learning Practicum.

If you are a UMBC student, we encourage you to enroll in this practicum! It allows for students to engage in weekly service and reflection through the enrollment in a zero-credit, pass/fail course, and receive a notation on your transcript for doing so!

Please visit this link for more information: https://shrivercenter.umbc.edu/service-learning/096-community-service-learning-practicum/

Questions? Contact Kasey Venn, Program Coordinator, Service-Learning & Community Engagement, The Shriver Center

kasven1@umbc.edu