Kennel Technician

Are you a devoted animal lover with a special place in your heart for dogs? Kim's K-9 in Grand Rapids, MI, is seeking a part-time Kennel Technician to join our passionate team.

FULL TIME NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. With the capacity to care for up to a hundred furry friends, our facility is committed to providing top-notch care for all our pups.

We're looking for a true "dog person" who can form connections with both our canine guests and their human companions. At Kim's K-9, we uphold the values of DIG - Dignity, Integrity, and Growth, and we're eager to welcome individuals who share these principles.

Benefits for Our Team Members Include :

• Free daycare services for your own pets
• Additional medical coverage for full-time staff
• Paid time off, including holidays and birthdays with time-and-a-half compensation
• Consistent shifts on a two-week rotation

If you think you have what it takes to excel in this role, carefully review the job description and submit your application.

The starting wage is $14.50 per hour, with a raise following the ninety-day evaluation period.

Part-time employees can expect :

• Shifts beginning as early as 6 : 30 am or ending as late as 7 : 45 pm
• Working two or three ten-hour days per week
• Required to work regular weekend days and holidays

Join our team at Kim's K-9 if you're ready to embark on a rewarding journey in animal care!

Compensation : $14.50 - $15 hourly

$14.50 - $15 hourly

Responsibilities :

• Kennel techs spend most of their day on a play floor with a large group of off-leash dogs, of any size
• You will practice manners, engage dogs in enrichment activities, and generally manage, feed, and clean up after those dogs for the day
• Kennel techs will train to feed and medicate dogs who stay overnight for boarding
• Kennel techs will help bathe dogs before they go home
• Kennel techs will receive an in-depth education on dog body language and non-verbal, social communication in order to understand their groups better and stop conflict before it escalates
• Kennel techs will use tools and techniques used by our staff for decades to successfully eliminate jumping, door dashing, and avoidance behaviors from dogs
• Kennel techs must be able to lift, pull, push and do hard work in between managing the dogs in groups. It keeps off the summer pounds

Qualifications :

• Be enthusiastic about working in a place where clients and colleagues develop friendly bonds
• Have the ability to schedule classes and social life around a consistent work schedule
• Over 18 (position not available for minors at this time)
• Not hesitant to connect with both animals and humans
• Not have any restrictions on physical strength or ability
• Possess a driver's license and have personal access to a vehicle
• Be prepared and able to work most weekends and holidays throughout the year
• Have the physical and emotional capabilities to thrive in an active and noisy environment
• Grasp that a day in this job involves more than merely interacting with dogs

About Company

Kim's K-9 is a fully interactive daycare and boarding facility that has also been offering quality puppy and obedience training services for thirty years in the West Michigan community.

Our name is a staple in the Grand Rapids area and we are proud to welcome new members into the Kim's K-9 family to continue this tradition.