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Kennel Assistant Jobs in South Dennis, MA at Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists
Title: Kennel Assistant
Company: Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists
Location: South Dennis, MA
Kennel Assistant (Full-Time)
Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists is seeking a full-time Kennel Assistant to join the team in our Dennis, MA, location.
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 is an excellent opportunity to start your career in the animal health profession!
The Kennel Assistant will
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.
Salary, Schedule, and Benefits Include (but are not limited to)
The salary range for this position starts at $17 hourly, commensurate with experience.
Schedule: Full-time schedule includes a mixture of days, swings, weekends and nights.
The initial training schedule may differ.
Uniform allowance
Sponsored EAP
Required Qualifications
Ability 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 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.
