Nonprofit
Published 2/25/26 9:47AM

Hospital Support Volunteer

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near MINNEAPOLIS, MN
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime), Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Commitment Details:
    Volunteers will assist our staff veterinary care team for 3 hour shifts: 9-12pm or 1-4pm.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    20
    Cause Areas:
    Animals, Community Development, Health & Medicine
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+, Private Corporate Groups
    Participation Requirements:
    Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    14+
    Other Requirements:
    Must be vaccinated for Covid and Influenza and able to show proof of vaccination to volunteer in the hospital. Must be able to work standing, sitting, bending for up to 3 hours.

    Description

    Hospital Support Volunteer

    Hospital Support Volunteer

    Make a Difference for Pets and Their People!

    At Mission Animal Hospital, every role helps create brighter futures for pets in need — and we couldn’t do it without our volunteers. Our Hospital Support Volunteers play a vital part in keeping our facility clean, organized, and running smoothly so our veterinary team can focus on what they do best: providing compassionate care for dogs and cats.

    As a Hospital Support Volunteer, you’ll be a key part of the heartbeat of Mission — helping us create a welcoming, efficient, and safe space for our patients and their families.

    What You’ll Do:

    • Help clean and sanitize surgical instruments and medical equipment following our care and safety protocols
    • Keep the laundry room tidy, organized, and stocked with clean bedding and towels for our furry patients
    • Wipe down and dust mop exam rooms to ensure a fresh, clean space for each visit
    • Maintain outdoor common areas by picking up pet waste and keeping them inviting for clients and pets
    • Cut and fold surgical drapes to prepare for life-changing procedures
    • Fill flush syringes and open oral syringes to support our medical team’s daily workflow
    • Sort and move donations to our main vestibule for clients in need

    Requirements:

    • Independent volunteers must be 18 years or older
    • Volunteers age 16–17 may participate with a signed parent/guardian release form
    • Volunteers age 14–15 may participate alongside a supervising adult volunteer
    • All volunteers must have at least one vaccination shot for COVID-19 or have an approved exemption on file
    • All volunteers must have an annual influenza vaccination or have an approved exemption on file

    Volunteer shifts are 3 hours long. Volunteers must apply, interview, and complete a training shift before volunteering independently.

    💛 Your time helps us help more pets. By lending your hands and heart to Mission Animal Hospital, you’re ensuring that every pet — no matter their owner’s financial situation — receives the care they deserve.

    Location

    On-site

    Mission Animal Hospital

    10100 Viking Drive, Suite 150, MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, US
    Suite 150

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