The Role
Supports veterinarians and veterinary technicians by restraining pets, assisting with diagnostic imaging, preparing treatment and exam areas, disinfecting cages, laundering bedding, restocking supplies, and maintaining hospital cleanliness. The role requires handling pets weighing at least 50 pounds, working on one’s feet, prioritizing multiple tasks, communicating clearly, and cross-training as needed. Full-time schedules include days, nights, overnights, weekends, and holiday rotations.
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Kennel Assistant
Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists is seeking a full time Kennel Assistant to join our team.
About this role
The Veterinary Kennel Assistant is a key hospital team member who supports and assists the veterinarians and veterinary technicians. They ensure the safety of pets, clients, and other associates and the continuity of quality veterinary care. This opportunity is an excellent first step in growing your career in veterinary medicine.
The Kennel Assistant will
- Leverage the veterinary team
- 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 diagnostic imaging.
- Disinfect pet cages after use
- Laundering and restocking patient bedding using proper cleaning protocols and maintaining hospital cleanliness
- Be willing to cross-train in other areas when necessary
Salary, Schedule, and Benefits Include (but are not limited to)
- Salary range for this position is $17 to $21 hourly,
- Schedule is full time role- includes days, nights, overnights and weekends.
- Part time is also available
- The initial training schedule may differ.
- There is a holiday rotation.
- This is not a seasonal position
- Paid PTO and holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401K
- Uniform allowance
- Trupanion Pet Insurance with company paid premiums for two of the team member's pets
- Company Sponsored EAP
Required Qualifications
- You must be authorized to work in the U.S. and over 18 years old.
- Must be able to lift and restrain pets of at least 50 pounds and work on your feet most of the day.
- Ability to learn various veterinary software programs effectively
- Ability to balance and prioritize multiple tasks appropriately
- Ability to anticipate and be detail-oriented to provide high patient care.
- Confidence in themselves, in their abilities, and in their team
- Excellent clear communication skills
- Must be professional, pleasant, and engaged
- Must be attentive and demonstrate a high level of respect to referring veterinarians, clients, and co-workers
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate degree in veterinary technology or certificate of completion from a NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program
About Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists
Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists (CCVS) is a growing specialty and emergency-critical care hospital in Buzzards Bay and Dennis, MA. With more than 20 specialists across nine specialties, our highly skilled and compassionate team works to ensure pets receive quality, gold-standard medical care. As the only emergency and specialty referral hospital serving Cape Cod and the Islands, CCVS continues to grow to keep up with the needs of our community. We are looking for enthusiastic and experienced veterinary professionals who welcome the challenge of meeting the highest standards for quality and performance while possessing a friendly and positive team-player approach.
Imagine being part of a team that not only values your growth as a professional but also supports it. At CCVS, investing in our employees' development is vital to achieving optimal patient care.
So why not join us and become part of the Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists team? We're proud to be a United Veterinary Care Partner hospital, supporting sustainable, fulfilling careers for our team members while providing the best possible care to our community.
Skills Required
- Authorized to work in the United States
- At least 18 years old
- Ability to lift and restrain pets weighing at least 50 pounds
- Ability to work on feet most of the day
- Ability to learn various veterinary software programs effectively
- Ability to balance and prioritize multiple tasks appropriately
- Detail-oriented and able to anticipate needs to provide high-quality patient care
- Confidence in self, abilities, and team
- Excellent clear communication skills
- Professional, pleasant, and engaged demeanor
- Respectful and attentive interactions with referring veterinarians, clients, and coworkers
- Associate degree in veterinary technology
- Certificate of completion from a NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program
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The Company
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.
