Clinic Services Afternoon Canine Kennel Cleaning

Be part of providing access to high-volume, high-quality, low-cost spay/neuter services in the most humble of ways: Assist the HSC Clinic Services Team by overseeing the cleanliness of the canine room and assisting with general cleaning of surgery after patients are discharged for the day! Through these spay/neuter efforts, HSC supports the community in reducing the unwanted pet population and thereby reduces our community's euthanasia rate.

PLEASE REPORT TO CLINIC SERVICES LOBBY FOR THIS POSITION. This kennel cleaning position is different from helping with the Animal Care kennels! 

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Cleaning kennels to maintain sanitation and health of the surgical patients (this includes poop scooping, bending to lift beds/bedding, bowls, etc.).

Once all the kennels are cleaned for the end of day, assist Clinic Services team with other cleaning duties of surgery such as sweeping/mopping the floors, lint rolling surgical packs for the next day, etc. 

This volunteer role does include crouching, kneeling, bending to clean within kennels, scrubbing the floors, etc. 

Volunteers will need to be able to tolerate handling potentially smelly or soiled items (including laundry and other items impacted by urine/pee, feces/poop, blood, or vomit; disposable gloves provided).

Volunteers may be in the room while the surgical team is actively removing pets from kennels to send them home and would need to be aware of their surroundings to ensure they aren't obstructing any pathways or occupied kennels for the pets to leave the room. 

VOLUNTEER SUPPORT PROVIDED:

One-on-one instruction will be provided by a member of the HSC Clinic Services Team.

Gloves and any other tools necessary for cleaning will be provided.