Veterinary Kennel Assistant - Full/Part-Time with Benefits

United Veterinary Care; Barnstable County (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid PTO & holidays

Health/dental/vision & life insurance

401K

Uniform allowance

Pet insurance for two pets

Job summary

Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists is looking for a Kennel Assistant to join our team in Buzzards Bay and Dennis, MA. The role supports veterinarians and technicians, ensuring safety and continuous, high-quality care. This is an excellent first step in a veterinary career.

We offer full-time and part-time options with day, night, overnight, and weekend shifts, including holiday rotation. Benefits include PTO, health/dental/vision, 401K, uniform allowance, pet insurance for two pets, and EAP.

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the U.S. and 18+ years old.
• Ability to lift and restrain pets up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to learn veterinary software programs.
• Ability to balance and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Attention to detail to provide high patient care.
• Professional, pleasant, and engaged demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Restrain pets for medical treatments and diagnostics as directed by doctors.
• Ensure treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs are clean, stocked, and ready for patients.
• Assist with diagnostic imaging.
• Disinfect cages after use and launder/restock bedding.
• Be willing to cross-train in other areas as needed.

Skills

Team user?

Communication skills

Physically capable

Detail oriented

Multi-tasking

Professional demeanor

Education

NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program

Associate degree in veterinary technology

Tools

Veterinary software

Job description

Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists is looking for a Kennel Assistant to join our team in Buzzards Bay and Dennis, MA. The role supports veterinarians and technicians, ensuring safety and continuous, high-quality care. This is an excellent first step in a veterinary career.

We offer full-time and part-time options with day, night, overnight, and weekend shifts, including holiday rotation. Benefits include PTO, health/dental/vision, 401K, uniform allowance, pet insurance for two pets, and EAP.