Kennel Assistant

Animal Clinic Downtown; Barnstable County, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid PTO

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

401K

Uniform allowance

Pet insurance

EAP

Job summary

Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists is seeking a Kennel Assistant to join our Buzzards Bay and Dennis, MA locations. You will support veterinarians and technicians, helping ensure the safety of pets and clients while maintaining quality veterinary care.

The role offers full-time hours with flexibility for days, nights, weekends, and holidays, plus benefits such as PTO, insurance, and retirement contributions. Prioritize safety, teamwork, and compassionate care in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. and 18 years or older.
• Ability to lift and restrain pets up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to learn veterinary software programs.
• Ability to balance and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Attention to detail to provide high patient care.
• Must be professional, pleasant, and engaged.
• Strong communication with clients and team members.
• Respectful towards veterinarians, clients, and co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians and technicians in daily tasks.
• Restrain pets for medical treatments and diagnostics per doctor orders.
• Keep treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs clean and stocked.
• Assist with diagnostic imaging.
• Disinfect cages after use and maintain hospital cleanliness.
• Launder and restock patient bedding with proper protocols.
• Willing to cross-train in other areas when necessary.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Learn veterinary software

Professionalism

Education

Associate degree in veterinary technology

NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program certificate

Tools

Veterinary software

Job description

Kennel Assistant (Full or Part time)

Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists is seeking a Kennel Assistant to join our team in our Buzzards Bay and Dennis, MA, locations.

About this role

The Veterinary Kennel Assistant is a key hospital team member who supports and assists the veterinarians and veterinary technicians. They ensure the safety of pets, clients, and other associates and the continuity of quality veterinary care. This opportunity is an excellent first step in growing your career in veterinary medicine.

The Kennel Assistant will

• Leverage the veterinary team
• 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 diagnostic imaging.
• Disinfect pet cages after use
• Laundering and restocking patient bedding using proper cleaning protocols and maintaining hospital cleanliness
• Be willing to cross-train in other areas when necessary

Salary, Schedule, and Benefits Include (but are not limited to)

• Salary range for this position is $17 to $21 hourly
• Shifts in both the Buzzards Bay and Dennis location are required.
• Schedule is full time role- includes days, nights, overnights and weekends.
• Part time is also available
• The initial training schedule may differ.
• There is a holiday rotation.
• This is not a seasonal position.
• Paid PTO and holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401K
• Uniform allowance
• Trupanion Pet Insurance with company paid premiums for two of the team member's pets
• Company Sponsored EAP

Required Qualifications

• You must be authorized to work in the U.S. and over 18 years old.
• Must be able 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.
• Confidence in themselves, in their abilities, and in their team
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in veterinary technology or certificate of completion from a NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program

About

Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists (CCVS) is a growing specialty and emergency-critical care hospital in Buzzards Bay and Dennis, MA. With more than 20 specialists across nine specialties, our highly skilled and compassionate team works to ensure pets receive quality, gold-standard medical care. As the only emergency and specialty referral hospital serving Cape Cod and the Islands, CCVS continues to grow to keep up with the needs of our community. We are looking for enthusiastic and experienced veterinary professionals who welcome the challenge of meeting the highest standards for quality and performance while possessing a friendly and positive team-player approach.

Imagine being part of a team that not only values your growth as a professional but also supports it. At CCVS, investing in our employees' development is vital to achieving optimal patient care.

So why not join us and become part of the Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists team? We're proud to be a United Veterinary Care Partner hospital, supporting sustainable, fulfilling careers for our team members while providing the best possible care to our community.