Veterinary Kennel Assistant — Growth & Training

Animal Clinic Downtown; Barnstable County (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid PTO

Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K

Uniform Allowance

Pet Insurance

EAP

On-site Vet Social Worker

Job summary

Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists is seeking a full-time Kennel Assistant to join our Dennis and Buzzards Bay locations. The role supports veterinarians and technicians, ensuring pet safety and continuity of quality care.

Responsibilities include admitting/discharging patients, restraining pets, maintaining clean and stocked areas, assisting with radiographs and ultrasounds, and performing in-house lab tasks. Excellent opportunity to grow in animal health.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and restrain pets up to 50 pounds.
• Learn veterinary software programs used in the clinic.
• Balance multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy and care.
• Excellent communication and professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and guide callers with questions, emergencies, or needs.
• Admit and discharge patients to maintain hospital flow.
• Restrain pets for treatments as directed by veterinarians.
• Keep treatment areas, rooms, and labs clean, stocked, and organized.
• Assist with radiographs and ultrasounds.
• Perform in-house blood work and prepare samples for external labs.
• Launder and restock patient bedding and maintain hospital cleanliness.
• Be willing to cross-train in other areas when needed.

Skills

Pet handling

Vet software

Multitasking

Communication

Education

NAVTA-approved program or AVDT

Job description

Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists is seeking a full-time Kennel Assistant to join our Dennis and Buzzards Bay locations. The role supports veterinarians and technicians, ensuring pet safety and continuity of quality care.

Responsibilities include admitting/discharging patients, restraining pets, maintaining clean and stocked areas, assisting with radiographs and ultrasounds, and performing in-house lab tasks. Excellent opportunity to grow in animal health.