
Volunteer Vaccinator - Cats & Kittens
VOKRA - Vancouver Orphan Kitten Rescue Association
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Hybrid
7/10/2025
10/8/2025
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Under the guidance and direction of the Vaccinations Team administrators, works independently as well as part of a team.
Training of new volunteers is provided in situ by experienced vaccinators.
UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS
HOURS OF WORK
EQUIPMENT
QUALIFICATIONS
Previous experience in the following is critical:
Previous experience in the following is preferred, but not required:
- Ensures the safe, timely and effective vaccination of the animals in VOKRA’s care by:
- Working with fosters to schedule vaccination appointments on a timely basis.
- Reporting vaccination details to the Vaccinations Team on a timely basis.
- Maintaining current vaccination supply kits.
- Doing a general health check of the cats at the foster’s home prior to administering the vaccine.
- Reporting any concerns or issues related to the vaccination situation or experience to the Vaccination Team Lead.
- Ensures the ongoing safety of the cats in VOKRA’s care by:
- Adhering to VOKRA Vaccination Protocol at all times.
- Adhering to processes outlined in the Information and Guidelines for Vaccinators (Vaccinators’ Handbook).
- Provides additional support to the Vaccinations Team by:
- Training and mentoring vaccinator trainees as requested from time to time.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Under the guidance and direction of the Vaccinations Team administrators, works independently as well as part of a team.
Training of new volunteers is provided in situ by experienced vaccinators.
UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS
- The work is performed at the homes of the fosters.
- Some local travel is required; the vaccinator may specify the geographic boundaries they would prefer to work within.
- Occasionally at risk of being bitten, scratched, or injured by cats.
HOURS OF WORK
- Self-paced within certain parameters; the vaccinator and the foster collaborate to find a mutually agreeable date and time.
- Between 2 and 4 hours per week depending on the time of year and how many vaccination visits per week the volunteer is requested to conduct.
EQUIPMENT
- The vaccination kits and supplies are provided by VOKRA (pickup at VOKRA’s Operations Centre).
- Having access to a vehicle may be advantageous but is not a requirement.
QUALIFICATIONS
Previous experience in the following is critical:
- Basic cat husbandry and safe handling techniques.
- Confidence in handling kittens/cats in a variety of situations.
- Ability to carefully observe animal appearance and activity for general physical condition, obvious signs of illness, disease and discontent.
- Calm demeanor, not easily flustered.
- Good organizational, time-management, and multi-tasking skills.
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
- Taking the initiative to learn as not everything can be taught during training
Previous experience in the following is preferred, but not required:
- Medical/Veterinary background