Full-Time Veterinary Kennel Assistant - Benefits Included

United Veterinary Care; Dennis (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid PTO and holidays

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险

401K

Uniform allowance

Trupanion Pet Insurance for two pets

On-site Veterinary Social Worker

Job summary

Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists in Dennis and Buzzards Bay, MA, is seeking a full-time Kennel Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians. You will help ensure patient safety, assist with care, and help maintain hospital cleanliness while gaining opportunities to train nursing skills.

This entry-level role offers hands-on experience in a busy specialty and emergency hospital, with benefits including medical/dental/vision, 401K, PTO, uniform allowance, and a supportive, team-oriented

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and restrain pets of at least 50 pounds and work on your feet most of the day.
• Ability to learn various veterinary software programs effectively
• Ability to balance and prioritize multiple tasks appropriately
• Ability to anticipate and be detail-oriented to provide high patient care.
• Excellent clear communication skills
• Must be professional, pleasant, and engaged.
• Must be attentive and demonstrate a high level of respect to referring veterinarians, clients, and co-workers

Responsibilities

• Assist the client care team by answering telephones and helping callers with questions, emergencies, or any need they may have
• Admit and discharge patients to the hospital efficiently while maintaining the hospital flow.
• Restrain pets for medical treatments and diagnostics according to doctor orders.
• Ensure treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs are clean, stocked, and organized to ensure they are ready for incoming patients and emergency needs.
• Assist with radiographs and ultrasounds.
• Disinfect pet cages after use
• Perform in-house blood work using the appropriate lab machines and prepare samples for outside lab processing.
• Laundering and restocking patient bedding using proper cleaning protocols and maintaining hospital cleanliness
• Be willing to cross-train in other areas when necessary

Skills

Pet lifting & restraint

Vet software literacy

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Professional demeanor

Respect toward staff & vets

Education

NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program

Tools

Veterinary software

Job description

Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists in Dennis and Buzzards Bay, MA, is seeking a full-time Kennel Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians. You will help ensure patient safety, assist with care, and help maintain hospital cleanliness while gaining opportunities to train nursing skills.

This entry-level role offers hands-on experience in a busy specialty and emergency hospital, with benefits including medical/dental/vision, 401K, PTO, uniform allowance, and a supportive, team-oriented