SPCA Mobile Animal Wellness Services

MASH (Mobile Animal Surgical Hospital) Veterinarian Volunteer

GOAL FOR THIS ROLE

Our MASH style clinic volunteers play a vital role in representing the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society in reaching underserved communities with MASH-style spay/neuter and wellness clinics.

The Ontario SPCA will provide feline and small to medium canine spay/neuter surgeries, general wellness examinations, vaccinations and end-of-life care when necessary and requested by the family.

These portable outreach events are designed to be easily packed up and transported to wherever they are needed, including remote communities where road access is limited.

This is a flexible role that would allow you to gain valuable experience working with our clinics in order to support both our local and remote communities and animals alike.

This role requires travel including to our local communities as well as more remote communities: April – October, one event per month, 3 or 4 day events (plus travel time). *A commitment to all events is not necessary but encouraged

Volunteer Role:

• Experienced licensed Veterinarian with a love for doing surgeries, specifically spay and neuter sterilizations
• Examining animals pre and post-op
• Supervise the handling and recording of controlled substances by veterinary technicians
• Ensuring that equipment, medications, and medical supplies are available and stored in a safe and appropriate manner including safe disposal of narcotics
• Ensuring Ontario SPCA policies and procedures related to infection control are followed
• Provide daily care and sterilization of all surgical patients and conduct maintenance of preventative health programs and medical protocols within the MASH clinic setting
• In partnership with the MASH manager, the Veterinarian will direct the work of RVT’s and VA’s within the clinic setting

Skills Requirement

• Licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the province of Ontario
• Be a member of good standing of the CVO
• Small animal surgical experience
• Ability to perform 25 surgical sterilizations per day
• Relevant employment experience in a veterinary clinic
• Previous surgical experience and strong animal care knowledge preferably in a high volume setting
• Ability to lift 18 kg (40lbs) and to stand for long periods
• Open daytime availability including weekdays and some weekends
• Excellent communication skills
• Previous supervisory experience an asset

Travel expenses (mileage* ((on a case-by-case basis), event day meals and accommodations) would be covered by the Ontario SPCA

Please forward your resume and cover letter to:

Gail Arsenault
Operations Coordinator
garsenault@ontariospca.ca
Ontario SPCA and Humane Society

Please quote “MASH Veterinarian Volunteer” in the subject line.

MASH (Mobile Animal Surgical Hospital) RVT Volunteer

GOAL FOR THIS ROLE

Our MASH style clinic volunteers play a vital role in representing the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society in reaching underserved communities with MASH-style spay/neuter and wellness clinics.

The Ontario SPCA will provide feline and small to medium canine spay/neuter surgeries, general wellness examinations, vaccinations and end-of-life care when necessary and requested by the family.

These portable outreach events are designed to be easily packed up and transported to wherever they are needed, including remote communities where road access is limited.

This is a flexible role that would allow you to gain valuable experience working with our clinics in order to support both our local and remote communities and animals alike.

This role requires travel including to our local communities as well as more remote communities. April – October, one event per month, 3 or 4 day events (plus travel time). *A commitment to all events is not necessary but encouraged

Volunteer Role:

• Assists the veterinarians with all aspects of surgical procedures and treatment
• Assists with general mobile wellness operations
• General cleanliness/disinfection of the MASH clinic/equipment
• Preparation of surgical equipment, administering and monitoring anaesthetics and post-surgery clean up
• Handle, restrain and care for animals undergoing treatment and surgery using low stress and fear free techniques
• Monitor and recover animals’ post-surgery
• Prepare and administer medications and vaccines under direction of veterinarian
• Notify veterinarian of any health problems or concerns regarding the animals
• May be called upon to give emergency resuscitation or perform other lifesaving procedures
• Inventory of medical supplies
• Supports the reception team in greeting clients
• Obtains consent and provides discharge information to owners as needed
• Primary point of contact for clients seeking information related to medical care for their animals’ post-surgery
• Provides accurate record keeping and documentation

Skills Requirement

• Validation of being a Registered Veterinary Technician
• Previous surgical experience and strong animal care knowledge
• 1-4 years of experience as a registered veterinary technician, preferably within a high-volume animal clinic
• Administrative experience an asset
• Available to work weekdays and some weekends
• Valid G license, clear driver’s abstract and must be able to travel in designated area with MASH unit

Travel expenses (mileage* ((on a case-by-case basis), event day meals and accommodations) would be covered by the Ontario SPCA

Please forward your resume and cover letter to:

Gail Arsenault
Operations Coordinator
garsenault@ontariospca.ca
Ontario SPCA and Humane Society

Please quote “MASH RVT Volunteer” in the subject line.