Ruff Start Rescue

Summary: Surgery Volunteers assist with various aspects on surgery days in the surgery suite at the Ruff Start Rescue office. Previous veterinary medicine experience is not required. Tasks related to this shift include: sterilizing surgical instruments and repacking them for next use, sterilizing other surgical equipment, monitoring dogs recovering from surgery, giving food and water as needed, and cleaning up accidents as needed.

Time Commitment: Surgery days are weekdays from 7am to 4pm. You can volunteer for the whole day or just for an individual shift: recovery and instrument cleaning/packing 9:30 am-12:30 pm, or clean-up and autoclave 12:30-3:30 pm.

Location: Princeton, MN

Reports to: Senior Medical Manager

Responsibilities:

• Recovery and instrument cleaning/packing 9 am-12:30 pm - This is cleaning the instruments used in surgery with special tools and solutions and then wrapping them into packs. You will also assist with sitting with the animals right after surgery is complete. Keeping them warm and comfortable and once they are ready placing them back into the kennels. 

• Clean-up and autoclave 12:30 pm-3:30 pm - This is running the cleaned instrument packs through the autoclave to be sterilized and helping to clean up after surgery as needed.

Qualifications: 

• Must be 16+

  • Minors aged 16-17 must have a signed consent form on file

• Reliable transportation to Princeton

• Ability to work courteously and cooperatively with all members of RSR and the public 

• Ability to work as a team player, supporting the overall goals of the organization

• Attention to detail

• Familiarity with animals, knowledge of animal behavior, and experience working with animal welfare programs is preferred