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
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Patient check-in & intake protocol/procedures
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Pre-surgical physical examination
2. Drug Protocols
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Drug review
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Drug records/logs
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Preoperative sedation/anesthesia protocol
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Individual patient drug preparation
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Patient records
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Pain management
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Emergency drug protocols
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Community cat considerations
3. General Maintenance
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Instrument cleaning & sterilization
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Surgical Pack preparation
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Kennel/facility maintenance & cleaning
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Laundry
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Stocking supplies
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​4. Surgery
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Anesthesia monitoring
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Anesthesia machine operation & maintenance
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Induction & intubation
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Surgical preparation
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Identification & management of complications
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Recovery monitoring
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Emergency protocols & CPR
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Efficiency flow
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Autotransfusion procedure
5. Wellness
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Vaccine protocols & administration
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Handling & restraint
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In-house lab work
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