Veterinary Assistant/Kennel Technician
About The Position
Join our compassionate team at Animal Health Care Associates, LTD, a full-service veterinary clinic located on beautiful Martha’s Vineyard, just off the coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. While we primarily care for dogs and cats, our experienced team treats a variety of animals—from guinea pigs to horses. We’re dedicated to strengthening the bond between pets and their owners through exceptional, personalized care. Our services include wellness exams, vaccinations, surgeries, and alternative therapies such as acupuncture and holistic treatments. At Animal Health Care Associates, LTD, our mission is to promote the health and happiness of every pet through compassion, expertise, and education. Join us in making a difference in the lives of animals and the people who love them.
Requirements
- Compassionate, calm, and a true team player with strong communication skills.
- Self-starter with the desire to continuously grow your knowledge and skill set.
- Outgoing, dependable, and able to remain composed in a fast-paced environment.
- Physically and emotionally strong with a solid understanding of animal behavior and husbandry.
- Skilled in verbal communication, documentation, and maintaining accurate records.
- Able to contribute to a safe, efficient, and positive hospital environment.
- Action-oriented, energetic, patient, and able to multitask effectively.
- Must be able to properly restrain pets when needed.
- Minimum of one year of veterinary assistant experience preferred, but we’re willing to train the right candidate with a strong work ethic and genuine love for animals.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing lab tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Providing care for boarding and hospitalized patients.
- Cleaning and sterilizing hospital areas, including treatment rooms, surgery, kennels, reception, and offices.
- Preparing and maintaining surgical instruments, tools, and equipment.
- Assisting veterinarians during exams, treatments, and procedures.
- Maintaining clean, organized, and stocked work areas.
- Reviewing care plans and records to determine animal needs.
- Documenting animal conditions, reactions, and progress; updating medical records and databases.
- Participating in ongoing training and educational opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Contributing to a positive team environment and maintaining a high standard of patient care.
- Performing additional duties as assigned to support hospital operations.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
- Paid Bereavement Program
- Paid Parental Leave Program
- Competitive Compensation
- Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
- Career Development Opportunities
- Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
- Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)
- Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.
- Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
