Veterinary Kennel & Patient Care Aide (Full-Time)

United Veterinary Care; Dennis (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid PTO & holidays

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

401K

Uniform allowance

Pet insurance (Trupanion) for two pets

Employee support services (EAP)

On-site Veterinary Social Worker

Job summary

Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists in Dennis, MA, seeks a full-time Kennel Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians. The role splits between Dennis and Buzzards Bay locations, focusing on safety and quality care for pets with opportunities to train nursing skills.

You will answer calls, admit and discharge patients, restrain animals, keep areas clean, assist with radiographs, perform in-house blood work, and cross-train as needed. Generous benefits include health, 401K, PTO, and more.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and restrain pets up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to learn veterinary software programs.
• Ability to balance and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Detail-oriented to provide high patient care.
• Professional, pleasant, and engaged demeanor.
• Excellent clear communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the client care team by answering telephones and helping callers with questions, emergencies, or any need they may have.
• Admit and discharge patients to the hospital efficiently while maintaining the hospital flow.
• 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 radiographs and ultrasounds.
• Disinfect pet cages after use
• Perform in-house blood work using the appropriate lab machines and prepare samples for outside lab processing.
• Laundering and restocking patient bedding using proper cleaning protocols and maintaining hospital cleanliness
• Be willing to cross-train in other areas when necessary.

Skills

Pet restraint

Vet software

Task prioritization

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Communication

Team player

Client service

Education

NAVTA-Approved Vet Assistant Program

Job description

Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists in Dennis, MA, seeks a full-time Kennel Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians. The role splits between Dennis and Buzzards Bay locations, focusing on safety and quality care for pets with opportunities to train nursing skills.

You will answer calls, admit and discharge patients, restrain animals, keep areas clean, assist with radiographs, perform in-house blood work, and cross-train as needed. Generous benefits include health, 401K, PTO, and more.