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Significant results: 41.2% veterinarians; 41.2% vet techs; 17.6% general volunteers responded47.1% volunteered less than one year94.1% will continue to volunteer
76.5 % volunteer to support homeless individuals as well as homeless animals70.6 % described VET SOS as effectiveIncrease effectiveness in following ways: new van, larger van, increase outreach clinic days, grow volunteer base, improve time management, secure additional complimentary services, assist in securing housing for clientsBarriers to increasing effectiveness: inadequate funding, lack of staffing, too few veterinarian volunteers, under resourced, client’s mental health issuesVET SOS can better serve its volunteers by: providing lunch, offering CE credits, offering Saturday clinics to expand the volunteer opportunities and clients served, larger van so staff can stand up during examinationsWhat do you need from VET SOS that you are not currently receiving? Free BART tickets or complimentary transportation |
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