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