Kennel Attendant Jobs in West Hempstead, NY

A Kennel Attendant primarily provides care for animals in a boarding or veterinary facility. Their duties may involve feeding, grooming, and exercising animals, cleaning cages and kennels, monitoring animals for signs of illness or distress, and providing comfort to anxious or distressed animals. They also maintain records of the animals' care, behavior, and any significant changes. They may also be tasked with administrative duties such as taking bookings, managing the kennel's schedule, and handling customer inquiries and complaints. In a veterinary facility, they may assist veterinarians or vet technicians in providing medical care.

Important skills for a Kennel Attendant include physical fitness, patience, good communication skills, and a genuine love for animals. They should be comfortable handling animals of all sizes and temperaments, and should have a basic understanding of animal behavior and care. A high school diploma or equivalent is typically required, and some facilities may require certification in pet CPR and First Aid. Previous experience with animal care, such as volunteering at an animal shelter, working as a pet sitter or dog walker, or even pet ownership, can be beneficial. Previous roles may also include customer service or administrative roles, as these can provide valuable skills for managing the administrative side of the job.

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Animal Care Attendant

  • New York, NY (18 miles from West Hempstead, NY)
  • 16 hours ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from West Hempstead, NY)
  • 16 hours ago

Professional animal care/kennel experience preferred. Displays a professional manner at all times. Entry Level role. High school/ College/ Teenagers 16+ encouraged to apply....

Overnight Animal Care Attendant

  • New York, NY (18 miles from West Hempstead, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from West Hempstead, NY)
  • 1 day ago

We are looking to add an Overnight Animal Care Attendant to our team at NY Dog 20th Street Center!...

Veterinary Assistants and Kennel workers

  • Port Washington, NY (10 miles from West Hempstead, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Port Washington, NY (10 miles from West Hempstead, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Busy 2 Doctor Animal Hospital on the North Shore of Long Island seeking reliable and energetic Veterinary assistants and kennel assistants. Lots of animals, great staff and great clients. FT and...

Kennel Attendant

  • Huntington, NY (17 miles from West Hempstead, NY)
  • 18 days ago
  • Huntington, NY (17 miles from West Hempstead, NY)
  • 18 days ago

Kennel Attendant Department: Boarding Employment Type: Part Time Location: Huntington, New York Compensation: $16.50 / hour Description Join our amazing team as our newest Kennel Assistant!...

Cage Washer/Animal Attendant New York University

  • New York, NY (18 miles from West Hempstead, NY)
  • 45+ days ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from West Hempstead, NY)
  • 45+ days ago

Cage Washer/Animal Attendant US-NY-New York Job ID: 2025-14561 Type: Office of the Vice Provost for Research (WS1763) # of Openings: 1 Category: Health Services New York University Overview...

Kennel Attendant

  • New York, NY (18 miles from West Hempstead, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from West Hempstead, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

VCA Animal Hospitals Kennel Attendant in Goshen , New York We are seeking an experienced Animal Care Attendant to join our team....

Cage Washer/Animal Attendant

  • New York, NY (18 miles from West Hempstead, NY)
  • 45+ days ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from West Hempstead, NY)
  • 45+ days ago

Responsible for cage sanitation, physical plant maintenance, safe operation of sanitation equipment, observation and reporting of abnormal conditions in cage-wash facility, and supervised...

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Salary for Kennel Attendant Jobs in West Hempstead, NY

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Kennel Attendants in West Hempstead, NY offer the following education background
High School or GED
34.0%
Bachelor's Degree
26.9%
Associate's Degree
16.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
11.6%
Some College
3.5%
Some High School
3.3%
Master's Degree
2.9%
Doctorate Degree
1.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Kennel Attendants in West Hempstead, NY
Less than 1 year
47.4%
None
18.5%
1-2 years
17.5%
2-4 years
14.3%
4-6 years
1.7%
6-8 years
0.8%


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