Volunteer and work opportunities for prevet students in the Harrisonburg area

Many of the Veterinary Hospitals/Animal Clinics in Harrisonburg are open to students coming in to observe or shadow vets. This is a good way to find out if you are really interested in Veterinary Medicine. Contact an office to ask for permission to visit and times that will work for them. Some clinics might also have part-time positions available; check below for recent advertisements. If no positons are listed, the best strategy is to visit some or all of them in person and either file an application or leave a CV. Also, the Harrisonburg SPCA is always looking for Pet Socializers.  An orientation class is required before you begin.  After that, your volunteer schedule is up to you!

Contact information for some local and nearby clinics:

Spay/Neuter Clinic http://www.spayandneuterclinic.org/

Ride with Pride www.cedarcreekstables.us/Ride-with-Pride.php

Heartland Veterinary Clinic www.heartlandvetclinic.com/

Valley Vets (540) 433-8387

Massanutten Animal Clinic, 2702 Spotswood Trail, 33 Route East, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 (540) 434-2364, mailbox.massvets@gmail.com, and http://www.massvets.com/

Shenandoah Valley Regional Veterinary Emergency Services, Verona, VA 540-248-1051, rchodrow@verizon.net

Recent advertisement for positions at local clinics:

March 3, 2011 posting
: Massanutten Animal Clinic in Harrisonburg has the following part-time employment opportunities available: Receptionist: greet customers, utilize software, schedule appointments, etc. Person who is leaving is currently working Monday & Wednesday from 4:00-7:00 PM, Friday afternoons, and Saturday all day. Hours will pretty much stay the same, however there is some flexibility. Veterinary Assistant: hands-on work to include cleaning (janitorial), walking, restraining, etc. Person who is leaving is currently working Wednesday evenings (they close @ 7:00 PM), and Friday & Saturday evenings. To apply for either of these positions, drop off your resume at the Clinic (2702 Spotswood Trail, Route 33 East) or email mailbox.massvets@gmail.com.