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Kennel Technician
Location:
Grand Rapids, MI
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! 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 Compensation: $14.50 - $15 hourly 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.
Company:
Kim's K-9
Posted:
April 10 on WizeHire
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