SPCA OF NIAGARA 

         VOLUNTEER JOB DESCRIPTION

 Kennel Assistant

 Objective:  Provide kennel assistance in non-adoption areas

 Duties:

-Maintain sanitary kennel environment by practicing good disease control    techniques, this includes ensuring animals and kennels are clean

-Professional approach to handling the animals, may include assisting in restraining animals for vaccinations

-Assist in feeding and providing medications under supervision of Veterinarian Technician  

 Training:

-Attend Volunteer Orientation

-Complete Volunteer Application

-Interview with Volunteer Coordinator

-Attend Dog Training Orientation

-Training with Veterinarian Technician

 Commitment:

“High” Any 2 – 4 hour time block per week during adoption hours

 Supervision:

Direct supervision by Veterinarian Technician; Indirect supervision by Volunteer Coordinator