- Animal handling and restraint
- Walk animals that may need support/assistance
- Knowledge of basic husbandry/feeding/and nutrition
- Administer medication to patients
- Maintain cleanliness of boarding area and clinic
- Restock and organize kennel supplies
- Bathe/groom animals
- Continue to advance knowledge base and skill set
- Professional experience in a veterinary clinical setting (CSR, kennel attendant, vet assistant, other), preferred
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to problem solve
- Ability to handle stressful situations and prioritize tasks effectively
- Team player, have patience and maintain a positive attitude
- Must be able to lift and restrain pets of at least 40 pounds
- Pay: $15.00 per hour
- 401K with 100% company match up to 3% and 50% company match up to 5%, eligible after 6 months of employment
- Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (Headspace)
- Employee discount for pet care
- Uniform allowance
United Veterinary Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.
Skills Required
- Professional experience in a veterinary clinical setting, such as CSR, kennel attendant, or veterinary assistant
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to problem solve
- Ability to handle stressful situations and prioritize tasks effectively
- Team player with patience and a positive attitude
- Ability to lift and restrain pets weighing at least 40 pounds
What We Do
Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists (CCVS) operates specialty and 24-hour emergency-critical-care veterinary hospitals in Buzzards Bay and Dennis, Massachusetts. Serving Cape Cod, the Islands, and the Eastern South Shore, it provides emergency treatment, specialist referral care, and comprehensive veterinary services for pets. Its team includes more than 25 specialists across eight specialties and supports veterinary education through residency, internship, and nurse-training programs.
