Lab/Dispensary for Dog Rescue - Volunteer (Unpaid)

Path of Hope Rescue; Spokane (WA); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in animal rescue is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Laboratory Technician to join their mission in Spokane. This role is crucial for performing diagnostic tests and maintaining laboratory standards to ensure the health of rescued dogs. You'll be part of a passionate team committed to saving lives and making a difference in the community. If you have a heart for animals and the skills to support veterinary medicine, this opportunity allows you to contribute to a noble cause while working in a supportive environment that values traditional principles and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary lab techniques and sample collection is crucial.
• Strong record-keeping and equipment maintenance skills are needed.

Responsibilities

• Collect and test blood, urine, and fecal samples from rescued dogs.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure accurate results.
• Document test results and monitor the health of dogs.

Skills

Veterinary Laboratory Techniques

Sample Collection

Diagnostic Testing

Record Keeping

Equipment Maintenance

Education

Veterinary Technician Certification

High School Diploma

Tools

Laboratory Equipment

Job description

Lab & Dispensary

Job Name: Lab & Dispensary

Job City - Spokane, WA

Job Location - Spokane, WA

Location: Remote with on location duties

Hours Required: 5 Hours/week

Compensation: Volunteer (unpaid)

Role Mission: Performs laboratory screening of blood, fecal or urine samples to determine treatment needed of rescued dogs.

Job Summary: Path of Hope Rescue is seeking a skilled Veterinary Laboratory Technician or a candidate eager to learn and interested in veterinary medicine. The Veterinary Lab Tech will play a critical role in supporting our Medical Pack by performing diagnostic tests, maintaining laboratory equipment and supplies, and distributing medications locally in the Spokane or North Idaho area.

Rescue Mission: At Path of Hope Rescue we save pregnant dogs and puppies in high kill shelters in the South.

Rescue Overview: Our Spokane, WA based Rescue strives to decrease the euthanasia rate of high risk dogs in the southern United States by transporting pregnant dogs and puppies to the Pacific Northwest to find adoptive homes. We do not have a kennel or building location and are 100% foster based. We currently have two paid employees and rely heavily on volunteers and fosters.

Vision: Eliminating euthanasia of dogs in the South by decreasing the amount of dogs breeding unchecked. Becoming the number one dog destination in Spokane and capitalizing on Spokane's love of Rescue Dogs.

Core Values:

• Transparency - sharing the good with the bad
• Community - dog loving people who treat each other well
• Integrity - doing what you say you will do
• Golden Rule - treating others how you would want to be treated

Our Culture: Are you a God-fearing, freedom-loving American who believes in second chances for both people and pups? Path of Hope Rescue, a grassroots dog rescue located in Spokane, WA is looking for hardworking Americans to join our mission of saving pregnant dogs and puppies from high kill shelters in Texas.

Who You Are:

• A patriot who puts faith, family, and freedom above all else.
• Built tough, with a heart for dogs - experience is good, but grit matters more.
• Someone who'd rather spit on bureaucracy than let it slow you down.
• A doer, not a talker. Gets things done.

Why Join Us?

• Join a crew that respects your traditional values and doesn't bend to the cultural rot out there.
• Protect the heart of America - its dogs and its people - without apology.
• Work with pups who'll repay your sweat with loyalty that shames most humans.

Job Description

• Sample Collection & Testing: Collection and handling of blood, urine, fecal, and tissue samples from dogs and perform diagnostic tests such as hematology, urinalysis, parasitology, and basic microbiology.
• Equipment Maintenance: Calibrate, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment, ensuring accurate and reliable results.
• Record Keeping: Accurately document test results, maintain medical records, and communicate findings to Medical Pack and rescue staff.
• Health Monitoring: Assist in monitoring the health of rescued dogs by identifying abnormalities in test results and flagging urgent cases for veterinary attention.
• Inventory Management: Track laboratory supplies, reagents, and materials as needed.
• Safety & Cleanliness: Adhere to biosafety protocols, maintain a sterile lab environment, and properly dispose of biohazardous waste.