Veterinary Kennel Assistant — Patient Care & Team Growth

Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists; Buzzards Bay (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid PTO

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401K

Uniform allowance

Pet insurance

EAP

Job summary

Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists is seeking a Kennel Assistant to join our team at our Buzzards Bay and Dennis, MA locations. The Veterinary Kennel Assistant supports veterinarians and technicians, ensures safety of pets and clients, and helps maintain high-quality care. This is a strong first step for a career in veterinary medicine.

Full or part-time schedule with days, nights, overnights and weekends. Benefits include paid PTO, medical/dental/vision, 401K, uniform allowance, pet insurance for

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the U.S. and 18+ years old.
• Able to lift and restrain pets up to 50 pounds and stand most of the day.
• Willing to learn veterinary software programs.
• Ability to balance and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Excellent communication and professional demeanor with a team.
• Respectful to veterinarians, clients and co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Restrain pets for treatments per doctor orders.
• Keep treatment areas, rooms and labs clean and stocked for patients and emergencies.
• Assist with diagnostic imaging.
• Disinfect cages after use.
• Launder and restock patient bedding using proper cleaning protocols.
• Cross-train in other areas when necessary.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Professional demeanor

Education

Associate degree in veterinary technology

NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program

Tools

Veterinary software

Job description

Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists is seeking a Kennel Assistant to join our team at our Buzzards Bay and Dennis, MA locations. The Veterinary Kennel Assistant supports veterinarians and technicians, ensures safety of pets and clients, and helps maintain high-quality care. This is a strong first step for a career in veterinary medicine.

Full or part-time schedule with days, nights, overnights and weekends. Benefits include paid PTO, medical/dental/vision, 401K, uniform allowance, pet insurance for