Benefiting

Robin Post found her calling when she started visiting her local SPCA as a ringworm ward volunteer. Robin realized she enjoyed spending her spare time cleaning the cat kennels and mopping floors more than her paralegal job, and knew she needed to switch careers. Shortly thereafter, the SPCA brought her on as a shelter medicine technician.

Robin was soon introduced to the work of Downtown Dog, a Los Angeles clinic that provides medical care to animals at risk of being surrendered to a shelter. She found that when asked, not a single owner would go through with surrendering their pet if they could afford their medical or surgical treatment. From then on, she devoted herself to helping people in similar situations stay united with their animal companions, even if they couldn’t afford the necessary medical care.

In 2017, Robin launched Animal Fix Clinic in Richmond, the first Fear Free® Certified spay/neuter clinic, where she serves as the technician supervisor. At the non-profit clinic, Robin and her team welcome all clients, regardless of their financial situation, for
spay/neuter services and life-saving surgeries. “We have a wonderful team of RVTs, veterinary assistants, and administrative staff who all believe affordable care is not substandard care,” Robin says.

Robin embodies that principle in her daily work, going above and beyond to provide her patients the best care possible. Colleagues of Robin describe her as not only an intelligent, attentive, and highly skilled worker, but also a thoughtful and patient leader driven by a deep well of empathy and altruism. She treats each patient with love and kindness, ensuring that every animal in the clinic’s care is provided whatever they need to be comfortable and soothed.

Colleagues note that when everyone else in the clinic has gone home for the night, Robin can be found visiting every patient one last time, double-checking that their analgesics have been administered, setting up a warm hiding spot for them, or simply providing a quick cuddle to help them feel less alone.

“The human-animal bond is not dependent on what one can pay,” Robin says. “Every human and every animal deserves the best care possible.”