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Wanted: Individuals with enthusiasm and a desire to help
animals. Work from home or travel the developing world. Those
who take to the road with us should note that accom-
modations are less than optimal, and you will often be working
long hours in arid or rainforest conditions. The HSUS's Rural
Area Veterinary Services (RAVS) brings veterinary care to poor
communities around the globe. Your assistance can make a
difference to this program's success.
What you can do at home: (Volunteers in California
and Tennessee are especially needed, although some jobs can be
done from anywhere in the U.S.)
- Cut drapes (We need 5,000 surgical drapes a
year.)
- Prepare instruments
- Help pack for trips
- Conduct telephone follow up (for assessment
surveys, etc.)
For those who choose to travel, we
have some special needs:
- Educators: Work with children or adults teaching
humane education classes at clinics (Elementary school
teachers fluent in Spanish are especially needed.)
- Office skills: Handle paperwork at clinics, keep
records, help write initial reports
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Hands-on animal assistance:
• General animal handling—hold horses, dogs, cats,
and other animals, and/or move them from place to
place.
• Run field tests for such problems as heart worm,
parvovirus, FeLV, brucellosis, etc.
• RAVS will train those willing to help monitor
surgical cases—assist with such tasks as taking a dog's
temperature, observing heart rate, and generally monitoring
recovery.
- Language skills: Individuals with Spanish-language
skills are needed for trips to countries in Latin
America.
- General assistance: Help is always needed with
clinic setup, cleanup, and transport and with instrument
cleaning, repacking, and sterilization.
Professionals also needed:
- Veterinary technicians and individuals with related
training are always needed and welcome.
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