{"id":13752,"date":"2019-06-17T01:57:39","date_gmt":"2019-06-16T15:57:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/veterinarycareers.com.au\/dev\/?p=13752"},"modified":"2019-07-15T11:23:05","modified_gmt":"2019-07-15T01:23:05","slug":"uganda-spca","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/veterinarycareers.com.au\/dev\/uganda-spca\/","title":{"rendered":"UGANDA SPCA &#8211; Volunteering"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"312\" height=\"132\" src=\"https:\/\/veterinarycareers.com.au\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/wvs-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13834\" srcset=\"https:\/\/veterinarycareers.com.au\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/wvs-2.png 312w, https:\/\/veterinarycareers.com.au\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/wvs-2-300x127.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 312px) 100vw, 312px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/wvs.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/wvs.org.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"color: #23282d;font-size: 1.4em\">About the USPCA<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"overview\" class=\"panel-pane pane-entity-field pane-node-body\">\n<div class=\"pane-content\">\n<div class=\"field-body field\">\n<p>The Uganda Society for the Protection and Care of Animals (USPCA) is a non-governmental organization established in 1998 to respond to the immediate needs of abandoned, stray and sick cats and dogs whilst simultaneously tackling the root causes of the large population of strays. We work with communities and schools to support a healthier pet population. The USPCA runs Uganda\u2019s only animal shelter, The Haven, which receives animals from across the country. The animals are rehabilitated before being rehomed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Responsibilities &amp; Duties<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Veterinarian Coach teaches and mentors the Veterinarian to be able to perform all basic duties, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Examining animals to diagnose their health problems<\/li>\n<li>Treating and dressing wounds<\/li>\n<li>Performing surgery on animals (most commonly- spays\/ neuters, amputations, dental etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Giving vaccinations<\/li>\n<li>Giving a high level of customer service to owners of private patients<\/li>\n<li>Advising animal owners about general care, medical conditions, and treatments<\/li>\n<li>Prescribing medication<\/li>\n<li>Euthanizing animals (the USPCA only euthanizes animals when it is deemed to be in their best interests-i.e. following serious road traffic accidents or when an animal exhibits extreme violent behaviours)<\/li>\n<li>Prioritizing cases to ensure that all animals receive time sensitive care<\/li>\n<li>Keeping accurate records<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Veterinarian Coach teaches and mentors the Clinic Assistant to be able to perform all basic duties, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Preparing animals for surgery<\/li>\n<li>Assisting during surgery<\/li>\n<li>Inducing sedation and monitoring patients under general anaesthesia during and after surgery<\/li>\n<li>Maintaining a clean and sterile environment<\/li>\n<li>Preparing forms and keeping records<\/li>\n<li>Administering treatments following the instructions of the veterinarian<\/li>\n<li>Identifying shelter animals requiring veterinary attention<\/li>\n<li>Initiating emergency procedures (i.e. first aid for animals after fights)<\/li>\n<li>Performing health parameter checks before admission and during the course of treatment<\/li>\n<li>Complete ear cleanings and nail trims<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It is also hoped that the Veterinarian Coach will review all processes and procedures currently in place, working with the new Veterinarian and Clinic Assistant to update these and create new processes where needed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Qualifications &amp; Skills<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To be successful in this role you will need to be a qualified Veterinarian with at least three years post qualifying experience. In addition, you will have:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The ability to coach and mentor others (previous experience preferred but not necessary)<\/li>\n<li>Good interpersonal skills, ability to demonstrate both diplomacy and tact as well as assertiveness and strong direction when needed<\/li>\n<li>Good communication skills in both written and oral English<\/li>\n<li>High levels of patience, determination and tenacity<\/li>\n<li>The ability to problem solve and work in a low resource environment with limited access to equipment, medication and supplies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Special Circumstances of the Role<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The USPCA can provide accommodation for the volunteer Veterinarian Coach. The volunteer will have a private room in a two bedroomed apartment belonging to a USPCA supporter. The apartment is of a very high standard and has air conditioning and back up generator.<\/li>\n<li>The volunteer will need to pay for all other costs including flights and living expenses. Unfortunately, the USPCA has extremely limited funding and is unable to cover these costs.<\/li>\n<li>The clinic operates six days a week, however we would expect the volunteer to work five days a week.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"gallery\" class=\"panel-pane pane-entity-field pane-node-field-gallery\">\n<h2 class=\"pane-title\">Gallery<\/h2>\n<div class=\"pane-content\">\n<div class=\"gallery-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"gallery slick-initialized slick-slider\">\n<div class=\"slick-list draggable\">\n<div class=\"slick-track\" role=\"listbox\"><a href=\"https:\/\/veterinarycareers.com.au\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/This-photo-grab-from-CNN-2019-07-15T085926.177.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-15209\" src=\"https:\/\/veterinarycareers.com.au\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/This-photo-grab-from-CNN-2019-07-15T085926.177-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" 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href=\"https:\/\/veterinarycareers.com.au\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/This-photo-grab-from-CNN-2019-07-15T091811.293.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-15213\" src=\"https:\/\/veterinarycareers.com.au\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/This-photo-grab-from-CNN-2019-07-15T091811.293-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/veterinarycareers.com.au\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/This-photo-grab-from-CNN-2019-07-15T091811.293-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/veterinarycareers.com.au\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/This-photo-grab-from-CNN-2019-07-15T091811.293-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/veterinarycareers.com.au\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/This-photo-grab-from-CNN-2019-07-15T091811.293-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/veterinarycareers.com.au\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/This-photo-grab-from-CNN-2019-07-15T091811.293.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><img class=\"slick-loading\" style=\"text-align: center\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"420\" data-lazy=\"https:\/\/wvs.org.uk\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/gallery\/public\/library\/dogs_tanz.jpg?itok=lTvUFZLi\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery-nav slick-initialized slick-slider\">\n<div class=\"slick-list draggable\">\n<div class=\"slick-track\" role=\"listbox\">\n<div class=\"gallery-nav-item slick-slide slick-active\" role=\"option\" data-slick-index=\"4\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"slick-slide14\"><span style=\"color: #23282d;font-size: 1.6em;font-weight: 600\">Important Notes<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"trip-details\" class=\"panel-pane pane-block pane-quicktabs-trip-details pane-quicktabs\">\n<div class=\"pane-content\">\n<div id=\"quickset-trip_details\" class=\"quick-responsive jquery-once-4-processed\">\n<div class=\"resp-tabs-container\">\n<div id=\"block-panels-mini-trip-important-notes\" class=\"block block-panels-mini resp-tab-content resp-tab-content-active js-tabs-map-fix\" aria-labelledby=\"tab_item-0\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<section>\n<div class=\"panel-pane pane-entity-field pane-node-field-important-notes\">\n<div class=\"pane-content\">\n<div class=\"field-important-notes field\">\n<h3>What to pack<\/h3>\n<p>Volunteers should take practical \/ comfortable clothes to work in e.g (scrubs). If you would like to purchase a WVS scrub top please contact the office or visit our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wvsshop.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">online shop<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Practical \/ comfortable clothes to work in (eg. scrubs)<\/li>\n<li>Wet weather gear and warm clothing for the evenings<\/li>\n<li>Towel<\/li>\n<li>Sunscreen<\/li>\n<li>Bug spray<\/li>\n<li>Ear plugs and eye mask<\/li>\n<li>Headlamp<\/li>\n<li>Toiletries<\/li>\n<li>Prescriptions &amp; over-the-counter medication (eg. Imodium, Paracetemol etc)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The project may be extremely short on certain supplies and would likely be very grateful for donations. Please get in touch with us to find out if there is anything in particular that would be helpful to bring with you.\u00a0If you have any spare room in your bag on the outbound flight, it would be highly appreciated if you are able to bring some spare supplies to use during your trip. This is at your discretion and entirely optional.<\/p>\n<h3>Travel Insurance<\/h3>\n<p>It is essential that you obtain comprehensive travel insurance for this project which also covers you for veterinary work. We recommend Go Walkabout who offer tailor made travel insurance policies for WVS volunteers. Please note that fully paid members of WVS also receive a 10% discount on Go Walkabout policies.<\/p>\n<h3>Health &amp; Vaccinations<\/h3>\n<p>This information should be used as a guide only. For up to date information on immunisations please consult your doctor. You will need to allow plenty of time before travelling for your immunisations to be effective.\u00a0<strong>DO NOT LEAVE THIS UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE.<\/strong>\u00a0As you will be working with animals the Rabies and Tetanus vaccines are essential. We have provided links below to websites with useful information on immunisations and travel advice which we highly recommend that you visit.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fco.gov.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.fco.gov.uk<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; Website of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office for travel advice generally and specifically by Country.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lonelyplanet.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.lonelyplanet.com<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; For help travel advice<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nathnac.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.nathnac.org<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; Useful information on immunisations required for travel<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mdtravelhealth.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.mdtravelhealth.com<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; Helpful travel advice website, updated daily.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Visas<\/h3>\n<p>\u200bUK passport holders are required to obtain a visa before travelling. Please visit the Foreign Commonwealth Office website for further details:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.fco.gov.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.fco.gov.uk<\/a>. All WVS volunteers\u00a0are required to organise their own visas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"trip-dates\" class=\"panel-pane pane-entity-field pane-node-field-trip-dates\">\n<h2 class=\"pane-title\">Trip dates<\/h2>\n<div class=\"pane-content\">\n<div class=\"field-trip-dates field\">\n<p>There are trip dates available throughout the year. Please speak to a member of the team on\u00a0<strong>+44 (0)1725 557225<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<table class=\"dates-table\">\n<tfoot>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"5\"><span class=\"dates-join-text\">Join us\u2026<\/span><a class=\"button dates-apply-button\" href=\"https:\/\/wvs.org.uk\/work-with-us\/volunteer-trips\/uganda-spca?fbclid=IwAR3YbKRanHAuGBH893lhckYRCquucdmHeD1U2J0_cBo77f_SCVQESNABd7Y#apply-now-form\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">INTERESTED?<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tfoot>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"benefits\" class=\"panel-pane pane-entity-field pane-node-field-benefits\">\n<h2 class=\"pane-title\">Benefits of volunteering with WVS<\/h2>\n<div class=\"pane-content\">\n<div class=\"field-benefits field\">\n<p>By volunteering with WVS you are making a huge difference to the lives of animals and communities around the world. You will also receive the following benefits:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Full logistics support from our UK office<\/li>\n<li>Annual Membership includes WVS Trip Travel Insurance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>For original source please click <a href=\"https:\/\/wvs.org.uk\/work-with-us\/volunteer-trips\/uganda-spca?fbclid=IwAR3YbKRanHAuGBH893lhckYRCquucdmHeD1U2J0_cBo77f_SCVQESNABd7Y\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For more Volunteering opportunities please check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/veterinarycareers.com.au\/dev\/veterinary-boards-volunteering-grants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Find us on Social Media &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/veterinarycareers.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook, <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/veterinarycareers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Instagram<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/linkedin.com\/company\/veterinarycareers-com-au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">LinkedIn<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Vetcareers1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Twitter.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Source: https:\/\/wvs.org.uk\/ About the USPCA The Uganda Society for the Protection and Care of Animals (USPCA) is a non-governmental organization established in 1998 to respond to the immediate needs of abandoned, stray and sick cats and dogs whilst simultaneously tackling the root causes of the large population of strays. 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