Want to volunteer? Our Volunteer Training Sessions are open to anyone who wants to come. Volunteers at SpayNeuterNac admit patients, assist with pre-operative exams, anesthetic induction, surgical prep, anesthetic monitoring, recovery, and going over discharge instructions with owners. Check out our training schedule and educational materials below. Trainings are at the shelter every other Thursday. There are two identical sessions: 1-2pm and 2-3pm. Come to the one that suits your schedule first. No need to pre-register -- just come join us.

February 11, 2010 - Venipuncture (Taking Blood from Dogs and Cats)
Wet lab - no written materials.

February 25, 2010 - First Aid for Dogs and Cats - Part I
Introduction - First Aid
Bandaging
How to Stop Bleeding in an Emergency
Diarrhea and Vomiting
When Your Pet Cannot Breathe

March 11, 2010 - Cat Neuter Training
Cat Neuter Form
Cat Neuter Procedure

April 1, 2010 - Admissions Paperwork
SpayNeuterNac Price List
Getting Your Pet ready for Surgery - Step-by-Step Guide
Proof of Financial Need Form
Frank Study - Analysis of programs to reduce overpopulation of companion animals: do adoption and low-cost spay/neuter programs merely cause substitution of resources?
Please Don't Breed Annie - a letter from an animal shelter worker
Why We Need Low Cost Spay-Neuter Services in Nacogdoches
Admissions Form

April 15, 2010 - Spay Training
Reasons to Spay and Neuter Dogs and Cats
The Other Side of the Argument
Cat Spay Form
Cat Spay Procedure (Dog is similar)
Dog Spay Form

April 29, 2010 - The Pre-Operative Exam - Learn how to help the tech and Doc evaluate patients prior to surgery, and also about evaluation scales used to assess potential animal abuse situations.
Pre-Operative Exam Form
Aging Dogs and Cats by Teeth
Assessing Body Condition Score - Royal Canin Fit-for-Life 5 Point Scale for Dogs, Royal Canine Fit-for-Life Cat Body Mass Index Assessment, Purina Body Condition System 9 Point Scale for Dogs, Henneke Body Condition Scoring for Horses.
TACC - Tuft's Animal Condition and Care scales for assessing body condition, weather and environmental safety, and physical care in dogs
How to Tell Male from Female Cats
How to Tell if a Cat or Dog May Need Veterinary Care
Key to Microchip Codes

May 13, 2010 - Dog Neuter Training
Dog Neuter Form
Dog Neuter Procedure

May 27, 2010 - No Training due to East Texas Animal Control Educational Symposium

June 10, 2010 - Discharge Instructions for Dog Spay, Cat Spay, Dog Neuter, Cat Neuter

June 24, 2010 - Cleaning and Sterilizing Surgical Instruments
Wrapping Surgery Packs