Overview
Hospital Team: Admissions Volunteer Jobs in Collingwood, Ontario, Canada at Volunteer Success
Title: Hospital Team: Admissions Volunteer
Company: Volunteer Success
Location: Collingwood, Ontario, Canada
Summary
The GTHS Animal Hospital is one of the only accessible spay/neuter hospitals serving Bruce, Grey and part of Simcoe County that performs 3,000 surgeries annually, and subsidizing ~$770K in veterinary costs each year.
Location
Address
549 Tenth Line
Collingwood, Ontario L9Y 0W1
When
Opportunity Type
Ongoing – Start Anytime
Schedule
Flexible
Description
About This Opportunity
Reporting to the Community Programs Coordinator (and the Director of Medicine), the Hospital Admissions Volunteer will be responsible for providing a warm welcome to Hospital clients and reviewing the same-day services booked for their pet or for Community Cats.
Time Commitment
One shift a week on weekdays from 7.50-10am (admissions take place from 8am until approximately 9.45am). See below for available shifts. A minimum commitment of 6 months is required.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Provide warm welcome to Hospital clients
- Review services booked to ensure accuracy of Medical Record sheet
- Recommend additional items such as after-surgery wear, flea / tick prevention, vaccinations, I.D. microchips
- Take payments and add additional items to the patient’s surgical sheet
- Question animal’s general well-being and any health concerns
- Validate last time animal ate
- Confirm contact details with all clients
- Confirm availability with dog owners for potential early pick-up
- Photocopy veterinary records if not provided in advance
- Remind Hospital client of Discharge time and location
- Carry cat in carrier to the Hospital, as required
- Liaise with Registered Veterinary Technician and Veterinary Assistant to coordinate handling of dogs
Qualifications
- 18 years of age minimum
- Punctual and reliable
- Demonstrates understanding and passion for animal welfare
- Diligent compliance with guidelines and protocols for personal and animal safety
- Self-motivated and energetic, with proven ability to complete tasks with competency and accuracy
- Basic math (for calculating cost of occasional add-on services or products)
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Able to work independently and as part of a small team
- Works cooperatively and effectively with others
- Current, clean criminal record police check
Working Conditions
- Physical demands of the position include bending, kneeling and carrying cats in carriers with a potential maximum weight of 7.6kg / 16.75lb
Volunteer Requirements
Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization.
- Minimum Age
Causes
Animal Shelter & Welfare
Skills & Experience
Animal Care & Handling
Tags
dog care cat care
