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Veterinary
Support Staff Training

Welcome to CAMP!

We offer Veterinary Technicians and Assistants and future Veterinarians the opportunity to learn more about HQHVSN by volunteering at one of our clinics.

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Volunteer Opportunities

Our Spay/Neuter clinics provide high quality, high volume sterilization services to the Los Angeles community. Volunteers and student interns receive hands-on training in medical and surgical nursing alongside our staff Technicians, Assistants and Surgeons.

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​Who Can Apply?

Experience in the Veterinary field and related education is strongly encouraged, but not necessary to apply.

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How to Apply

If you would like to apply to volunteer or intern with us, please email Volunteer@campLA.org for more information.

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​Volunteer Training Topics

1. Intake & Release Protocols

  • Patient check-in & intake protocol/procedures

  • Pre-surgical physical examination

 

2. Drug Protocols

  • Drug review

  • Drug records/logs

  • Preoperative sedation/anesthesia protocol

  • Individual patient drug preparation

  • Patient records

  • Pain management

  • Emergency drug protocols

  • Community cat considerations

 

3. General Maintenance

  • Instrument cleaning & sterilization

  • Surgical Pack preparation

  • Kennel/facility maintenance & cleaning

  • Laundry

  • Stocking supplies

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​4. Surgery

  • Anesthesia monitoring

  • Anesthesia machine operation & maintenance

  • Induction & intubation

  • Surgical preparation

  • Identification & management of complications

  • Recovery monitoring

  • Emergency protocols & CPR

  • Efficiency flow

  • Autotransfusion procedure

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    5. Wellness

  • Vaccine protocols & administration

  • Handling & restraint

  • In-house lab work

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