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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Veterinary Kennel Technician

This job involves cleaning, laundry, bathing, feeding, walking dogs, and medicating....

Kennel Worker for RESCUE DOGS High Pay- Part time

  • Middle Island, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • Middle Island, NY
  • 3 days ago

KENNEL WORKER NEEDED - Middle Island NY - Care for rescue dogs. Must be SUPER dependable, have own car (no drop offs), be local. Must have valid driver's license. Hours/Days are FLEXIBLE. Job...

Doggy Daycare Attendant

  • Stamford, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • Stamford, NY
  • 3 days ago

Looking for Doggy Daycare Attendants to supervise and care for our pack of daycare dogs. Must be extremely confident and comfortable with all different types of dogs and be energetic! Our dogs...

Senior Wild Animal Keeper, Aquarist

  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 7 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 7 days ago

Wildlife Conservation Society: New York Aquarium 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...

Seasonal Ambassador Animal Keeper

  • Staten Island, NY
  • 9 days ago
  • Staten Island, NY
  • 9 days ago

Staten Island Zoo Seasonal Ambassador Animal Keeper The Seasonal Ambassador Animal Keeper is responsible for the care of the ambassador animals at the Staten Island Zoo when the full-time...

Provisional Wild Animal Keeper, Ornithology

  • 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...

Senior Wild Animal Keeper

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

Provisional Wild Animal Keeper

  • New York, NY
  • 11 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 11 days ago

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

Animal Care Associate - (EG)

  • Kingston, NY
  • 15 days ago
  • Kingston, NY
  • 15 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

  • Fairport, NY
  • 15 days ago
  • Fairport, NY
  • 15 days ago

Fairview Veterinary Hospital is in search of a full-time Kennel Attendant to join our growing team!...

Kennel Assistant

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

care in a large Dog and Cat boarding facility....

Kennel Attendant

  • Latham, NY
  • 19 days ago
  • Latham, NY
  • 19 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...

Animal Care Worker

  • Glenfield, NY
  • 24 days ago
  • Glenfield, NY
  • 24 days ago

We strive to ensure the animals in our care are adopted into loving, forever homes by promoting compassionate, responsible pet ownership.Job Summary:The Animal Care Worker plays a vital role in ensuring...

Wild Animal Keeper, Mammals

  • Bronx, NY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bronx, NY
  • 30+ days ago

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

Provisional Wild Animal Keeper, Mammals

  • Bronx, NY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bronx, NY
  • 30+ 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...

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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
33.9%
Bachelor's Degree
27.0%
Associate's Degree
16.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
11.6%
Some College
3.4%
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 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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