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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City Veterinary Care

Veterinary Kennel Technician

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...

Temporary Animal Attendant I

  • Ithaca, NY
  • 19 hours ago
  • Ithaca, NY
  • 19 hours ago

The Technician must adhere to animal care protocols....

Senior Wild Animal Keeper, Mammals

  • Bronx, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Bronx, NY
  • 1 day 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...

Wild Animal Keeper, Marine Mammals & Birds

  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY
  • 1 day 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 Senior Wild Animal Keeper, New York Aquarium

  • New York, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 3 days ago

Job Description Position: Senior Wild Animal Keeper Reports to: Animal Department Supervisors Position Managed: N/A Location: New York Aquarium Department: Animal Department Position Type: Union...

Provisional Wild Animal Keeper, Oceans, Wonders, & Shark!

  • New York, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 3 days ago

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

Animal Care Attendant

  • New York, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 3 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....

Wild Animal Keeper, Mammals

  • Bronx, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • Bronx, NY
  • 4 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...

Animal Attendant SO5 - Large Animal Hospital Cornell University

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

Animal Attendant SO5 - Large Animal Hospital As an Animal Attendant, you will primarily be responsible for maintaining cleanliness of the Equine and Nemo Farm Animal Hospital which consists of...

Animal Attendant SO5 - Large Animal Hospital

  • Ithaca, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • Ithaca, NY
  • 5 days ago

As an Animal Attendant, you will primarily be responsible for maintaining cleanliness of the Equine and Nemo Farm Animal Hospital which consists of multiple Diagnostic and Therapeutic Rooms,...

Kennel Assistant

  • Catskill, NY
  • 7 days ago
  • Catskill, NY
  • 7 days ago

Hiring animal loving individuals for all aspects of animal care in a large Dog and Cat boarding facility. Job involves cleaning, feeding, and exercising pets....

Assistant Kennel Manager - Internal & External

  • Cobleskill, NY
  • 26 days ago
  • Cobleskill, NY
  • 26 days ago

Assistant Kennel Manager - Internal & External Employer SUNY Cobleskill Location New York, United States Salary Salary Commensurate with experience Date posted Jul 25, 2025 View more categories...

Dog Kennel Help

  • Hauppauge, NY
  • 28 days ago
  • Hauppauge, NY
  • 28 days ago

Dog Kennel Help compensation: $17 per hour employment type: experience level: entry level job title: Kennel Tech Looking for dog lover who is reliable and able to work independently. Must have...

Part Time Kennel Attendant

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

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Wild Animal Keeper, Ornithology

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

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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
33.8%
Bachelor's Degree
27.1%
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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