Veterinary Kennel Assistant – Flexible Shifts & Benefits

Animal Clinic Downtown; Buzzards Bay (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid PTO

Holidays

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

Life insurance

401K

Uniform allowance

Pet insurance

EAP

Job summary

Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists is seeking a Kennel Assistant to join our team across Buzzards Bay and Dennis, MA. This role supports veterinarians and technicians, ensures safety for pets and staff, and fosters quality veterinary care.

This is an excellent first step in growing a career in veterinary medicine. The Kennel Assistant will perform tasks including restraining pets, maintaining clean, stocked spaces, assisting with imaging, and cross-training in other areas as needed.

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the U.S. and at least 18 years old.
• Able to lift and restrain pets up to 50 pounds.
• Able to learn various veterinary software programs.
• Able to balance and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Detail-oriented and focused on patient care.
• Professional, pleasant, and engaged in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Restrain pets for medical treatments per doctor orders.
• Ensure treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs are clean, stocked and organized.
• Assist with diagnostic imaging.
• Disinfect pet cages after use.
• Launder and restock patient bedding with proper cleaning protocols.
• Willing to cross-train in other areas when necessary.

Skills

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Restraint of pets for procedures

Excellent communication

Team player

Ability to learn veterinary software

Detail-oriented

Education

NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program

Tools

Veterinary software

Job description

Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists is seeking a Kennel Assistant to join our team across Buzzards Bay and Dennis, MA. This role supports veterinarians and technicians, ensures safety for pets and staff, and fosters quality veterinary care.

This is an excellent first step in growing a career in veterinary medicine. The Kennel Assistant will perform tasks including restraining pets, maintaining clean, stocked spaces, assisting with imaging, and cross-training in other areas as needed.