Kennel Attendant Jobs in New York

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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Kennel Assistant

  • Newburgh, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Newburgh, NY
  • 2 days ago

Kennel Assistant Department: Boarding Employment Type: Part Time Location: Newburgh, New York Compensation: $15.00 - $17.00 / hour Description Join our amazing team as our newest Kennel Assistant!...

Wild Animal Keeper

  • New York, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 5 days ago

Perform daily animal care of assigned animals according to established protocols and as directed by managers. Make daily observations of animals and report any abnormalities to staff supervisor....

Kennel Attendant

  • Huntington, NY
  • 10 days ago
  • Huntington, NY
  • 10 days ago

Assist with bathing, brushing, and nail trimming Monitor animal health and behavior, reporting concerns to veterinary staff Administer medications and treatments as directed Assist with animal handling...

Senior Wild Animal Keeper

  • Bronx, NY
  • 11 days ago
  • Bronx, NY
  • 11 days ago

Job Description About Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) WCS stands for wildlife and wild places. As the world's premier wildlife conservation organization, WCS has a long track record of...

Doggy Daycare Attendant

  • Stamford, NY
  • 15 days ago
  • Stamford, NY
  • 15 days ago

Doggy Daycare Attendant (Stamford, CT) Harbor Pets 68 Elmcroft Rd near Washington Blvd compensation: minimum wage plus employment type: experience level: entry level job title: Doggy Daycare...

Part time kennel attendant

  • Honeoye Falls, NY
  • 15 days ago
  • Honeoye Falls, NY
  • 15 days ago

Part time kennel attendant (Mendon) Add En On Pet Resort and Play compensation: $18.00 an hour employment type: job title: Dog attendant Part time kennel attendant to work with dogs....

Cage Washer/Animal Attendant New York University

  • New York, NY
  • 30+ days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 30+ 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...

Provisional Wild Animal Keeper

  • Queens Village, NY
  • 22 days ago
  • Queens Village, NY
  • 22 days ago

Job Description About Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) WCS stands for wildlife and wild places. As the world's premier wildlife conservation organization, WCS has a long track record of...

Full Time Kennel Attendant

  • Clifton Park, NY
  • 24 days ago
  • Clifton Park, NY
  • 24 days ago

We are seeking an experienced Animal Care Attendant to join our team....

Part Time Kennel Attendant

  • Clifton Park, NY
  • 25 days ago
  • Clifton Park, NY
  • 25 days ago

We are seeking an experienced Animal Care Attendant to join our team....

Kennel Attendant

  • New York, NY
  • 25 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 25 days ago

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

Wild Animal Keeper, Ocean Wonders & Sharks!

  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 26 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 26 days ago

Position Summary To provide excellent animal care and enhance the visitor experience....

Kennel Attendant

  • Goshen, NY
  • 28 days ago
  • Goshen, NY
  • 28 days ago

We are seeking an experienced Animal Care Attendant to join our team....

Cage Washer/Animal Attendant

  • New York, NY
  • 30+ days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 30+ 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...

Wild Animal Keeper, Mammals

  • New York, NY
  • 45+ days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 45+ days ago

care staff, OR an equivalent combination of education or experience including internships at related animal care facilities....

Demographic Data for New York

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Salary for Kennel Attendant Jobs in New York

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Kennel Attendant positions.



Highest Education Level

Kennel Attendants in New York 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
3.4%
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 New York
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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