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    Kennel Technician - Grand Rapids, United States - Kim's K-9

    Kim's K-9
    Kim's K-9 Grand Rapids, United States

    1 week ago

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    Job Description

    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 Kennel Technician to join our passionate team. 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

    Full-time employees can expect.

    • Shifts beginning as early as 6:30 am or ending as late as 7:45 pm.

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

    Compensation:

    $ $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:
    • Have an appreciation for maintaining a secure, entertaining and hygienic atmosphere for dogs
    • Be enthusiastic about working in a place where clients and colleagues develop friendly bonds
    • 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.

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