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Published 11/13/25 8:38AM

Vet Tech Volunteer

NEW LEASH ON LIFE USA
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Philadelphia, PA
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Commitment Details:
    The commitment is what you make of it. We would appreciate if you could be on call at least twice a week.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    1
    Cause Areas:
    Animals, Health & Medicine, Human Rights & Civil Liberties
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check
    Other Requirements:
    Driver's license is preferred, but not required. Vet tech experience is required.

    Description

    We are looking for an experienced veterinary technician to join our organization as a volunteer! We have a Lead Vet Tech on staff, and another experienced vet tech volunteer, but are looking to grow our team! We have anywhere from 3-7 dogs in our care at any time, whether they are living in foster homes or behind the walls of the prisons on State Road.

    We are looking for someone who has experience as a veterinary technician and believes in the power of second chances.

    Responsibilities:

    • Be on call during assigned days/times for medical emergencies
    • Help triage and assess dogs during potential medical emergencies
    • Help transport dogs to/from vet appointments
    • Help administer medications to the dogs in the prisons
    • Assist during Basic Animal Care workshops (if so interested)

    1 shift available:

    • "Shift" times vary. You would be on call in case there are any medical emergencies during your "shift.": 00:00 to 09:00 EST

    Location

    On-site
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US

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