Kennel Attendant Jobs in Forest Hills, 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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Veterinary Kennel Technician

City Veterinary Care
New York, NY (8 miles from Forest Hills, NY)
4 days ago

City Veterinary Care
New York, NY (8 miles from Forest Hills, NY)
4 days ago

Company Description City Veterinary Care is committed to helping all of New York City's dogs and cats. We operate a non-profit organization, The Toby Project, the objective of which is to...

Animal Care Attendant-1

New York, NY (8 miles from Forest Hills, NY)
7 days ago

New York, NY (8 miles from Forest Hills, NY)
7 days ago

We are looking to add an Animal Care Attendant to our team at NY Dog Spa + Hotel 20th! REPORTS TO: General Manager PERKS: PT Health insurance, PT mental Health, PT telehealth....

Part Time Kennel Attendant

New York, NY (8 miles from Forest Hills, NY)
8 days ago

New York, NY (8 miles from Forest Hills, NY)
8 days ago

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Wild Animal Keeper, Ornithology

New York, NY (8 miles from Forest Hills, NY)
8 days ago

New York, NY (8 miles from Forest Hills, NY)
8 days ago

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 achieving innovative,...

Senior Wild Animal Keeper, BZ

New York, NY (8 miles from Forest Hills, NY)
8 days ago

New York, NY (8 miles from Forest Hills, NY)
8 days ago

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 achieving innovative,...

Provisional Wild Animal Keeper, Central Park Zoo

New York, NY (8 miles from Forest Hills, NY)
10 days ago

New York, NY (8 miles from Forest Hills, NY)
10 days ago

Wildlife Conservation Society: Central Park 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...

Wild Animal Keeper, Animal Encounters

Bronx, NY (7 miles from Forest Hills, NY)
10 days ago

Bronx, NY (7 miles from Forest Hills, NY)
10 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...

Wild Animal Keeper, Ornithology

Bronx, NY (7 miles from Forest Hills, NY)
10 days ago

Bronx, NY (7 miles from Forest Hills, NY)
10 days ago