Doctor's Assistant; Seasonal- Vet Students

Overview

Summer 2026 Seasonal Doctor’s Assistant (Veterinarian Students). Calling all actively enrolled veterinary students! Are you looking for a summer plan and have at least 8 weeks to spend with an amazing veterinary hospital? Join Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists this summer and continue your growth within this profession. This position is exclusively for first and second-year veterinary students pursuing their DVM or equivalent.

As a seasonal doctor’s assistant, you will work closely with an assigned doctor by supporting patient care, diagnosis, and treatment. Tasks may include communicating with other departments, patient families, and referring veterinarians, entering medical data, and providing exceptional customer service through organizational tasks that reduce wait times. This role helps you establish a strong connection with patients and clients and to promote the human–animal–veterinary bond.

You will also learn more about veterinary medicine in a practical scenario from the doctors and team members you will work with.

• Maintaining, updating, and writing medical records
• Leveraging your assigned doctor
• Providing for clients and patients
• Promoting patient flow to minimize client wait times and increase overall efficiency
• Communicate effectively with referring veterinarians and hospitals in the community
• Patient discharges
• Diagnostic requisitions

• Starting salary is $20/hr
• The schedule includes days, swings/nights, weekends, and holiday rotations
• Seasonal full-time hours

• Availability for at least 8 weeks over the summer to work within our hospital
• Must be actively enrolled in a veterinary school
• Sufficient computer experience (Word, Excel) and the ability to learn various veterinary software programs
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Professional-level typing skills
• Ability to balance and prioritize multiple tasks appropriately
• Excellent clear communication skills
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Must be attentive and demonstrate a high level of respect to referring veterinarians, clients, and co-workers
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand on your feet for long periods

• Get it Done ... Right
• Be Respectful
• Demonstrate Compassion
• Go the Extra Mile
• EMBRACE THE MADNESS

Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists (CCVS) is a growing specialty and emergency-critical care hospital in Buzzards Bay and Dennis, MA. With more than 25 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 meet 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.