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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Animal Attendant (S05) - Equine Nemo Farm Animal Hospital

  • Ithaca, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • Ithaca, NY
  • 4 days ago

Job Order Number: DF9551393 Job Title: Animal Attendant (S05) - Equine Nemo Farm Animal Hospital Company: Cornell University Location: Ithaca, NY Salary: Education: High School Diploma Experience:...

Kennel Staff for our Freeport, NY location.

  • Freeport, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • Freeport, NY
  • 4 days ago

Must have experience with large and small dogs, love animals and be compassionate. Must be able to multitask, prepare and provide food, walk and socialize dogs, clean cages and kennels, and show...

Cage Washer/Animal Attendant New York University

  • New York, NY
  • 6 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 6 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...

Cage Washer/Animal Attendant

  • New York, NY
  • 8 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 8 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

  • Bronx, NY
  • 14 days ago
  • Bronx, NY
  • 14 days ago

Wildlife Conservation Society: Bronx Zoo WCS's goal is to conserve the world's largest wild places in 14 priority regions, home to more than 50% of the world's biodiversity. The challenges are...

Provisional Wild Animal Keeper, Mammals

  • Bronx, NY
  • 14 days ago
  • Bronx, NY
  • 14 days ago

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

Wild Animal Keeper, Mammals

  • New York, NY
  • 15 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 15 days ago

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

Animal Keeper 1 - Full Time

  • Buffalo, NY
  • 23 days ago
  • Buffalo, NY
  • 23 days ago

Experience (Minimum Desired): A minimum completion of one internship at an animal care facility (preferably AZA facility)....

Laborer - Zoo Service Attendant (Seasonal)

  • Rochester, NY
  • 25 days ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 25 days ago

Description of Duties Duties include greeting Zoo guests, scanning guest tickets, assisting in the safe loading and unloading of Zoo guests from the Tram, maintaining Trams and tram station,...

Animal Attendant (S05) - Equine Nemo Farm Animal Hospital As an Animal Attendant, you will primarily be responsible for maintaining cleanliness of the Equine and Nemo Farm Animal Hospital which...

Animal Attendant (S05) - Companion Animal Hospital

  • Ithaca, NY
  • 60+ days ago
  • Ithaca, NY
  • 60+ days ago

As an Animal Attendant, you will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of approximately 123 rooms in our Companion Animal Hospital, used to provide veterinary services to over 28,000...

Laboratory Attendant S02

  • Ithaca, NY
  • 90+ days ago
  • Ithaca, NY
  • 90+ days ago

The Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) seeks a Laboratory Attendant to join the Baker Institute for Animal Health. The individual will prepare glassware and related materials...

Animal Care Associate - (EG)

  • Kingston, NY
  • 90+ days ago
  • Kingston, NY
  • 90+ days ago

Job Summary As an Animal Care Associate for our production site in Stone Ridge, NY, you will be responsible for the well-being of our research animals....

Kennel Attendant

  • Latham, NY
  • 90+ days ago
  • Latham, NY
  • 90+ days ago

Join the VCA Team! We are looking for an energetic, animal loving enthusiast to join our team at VCA Shaker Animal Hospital part time! We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each...

Kennel Assistant

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

Position Overview: The Kennel Assistant supports and adds value to an efficient organization dedicated to quality care and exceptional service. This position supports veterinarians and technicians...

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Salary for Kennel Attendant Jobs in New York

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Kennel Attendants in New York offer the following education background
High School or GED
34.1%
Bachelor's Degree
26.8%
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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