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.
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
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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