Are you passionate about dogs of all shapes, kinds, and sizes? Kim's K-9 in Grand Rapids, MI, is searching for a part-time Kennel Technician to join our team, which equals 20-30 consistent hours weekly. We are looking for passionate individuals who have a desire to care for other people's pets as if they were their own! Our facility can accommodate up to one hundred and thirty furry friends, and recently has expanded to provide services like enrichment-based solo-boarding and private puppy daycare! Kim's K-9 is committed to providing exceptional care to all our canine guests. We are looking for a true "dog lover" who can connect with both our furry visitors and their owners. At Kim's K-9, we uphold the values of DIG - Dignity, Integrity, and Growth, and we welcome individuals who share these principles. Join us at Kim's K-9 and enjoy the following benefits: • Free daycare for your own pets • Paid time off earned over time, time and a half on holidays and birthdays • SET SCHEDULE Consistent shifts on weekly schedule, posted for months in advance as a general rule If you believe you have what it takes to excel in this role, review the job details and submit your application. The starting pay is $14.50 per hour, with an increase after the ninety-day probationary period. For part-time employees: • Shifts starting as early as 6:30 am or ending as late as 7:45 pm • Working two or three ten-hour days per week • Six-hour shifts are now available as well after a ninety-day probation is completed • Required availability for weekend shifts and holidays Begin a rewarding career in animal care by joining our team at Kim's K-9! Responsibilities: • As a Kennel Technician at Kim's K-9 in Grand Rapids, MI, you will spend your day supervising a lively group of off-leash dogs of various sizes on the play floor. Eligible to train for one-on-one boarding dog care and solo enrichment activities after 90-day probation passed! • Your responsibilities will include teaching dogs manners, engaging them in enrichment activities, managing their needs, feeding them, and maintaining cleanliness throughout the day. • You will receive training to administer food and medication to dogs staying overnight for boarding. • Bathing dogs before they go home will also be part of your duties as a Kennel Technician. • You will undergo extensive education on dog body language and non-verbal communication to understand group dynamics and prevent conflicts effectively. We also do twice-annual medical/first aid training for all of our staff to keep everybody confident in their care! • Using proven tools and techniques, you will work on eliminating behaviors like jumping, door dashing, and avoidance. • Kennel Technicians must be capable of performing physical tasks, such as lifting, pushing, and pulling, and getting up and down off the floor for low-level cleaning tasks, while effectively managing groups of dogs. Solid cleaning skills are a must! Qualifications: • Be enthusiastic about working in a team environment that values FAMILY connections with clients and fellow staff. • 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 be comfortable working with and for 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

• As a Kennel Technician at Kim's K-9 in Grand Rapids, MI, you will spend your day supervising a lively group of off-leash dogs of various sizes on the play floor. Eligible to train for one-on-one boarding dog care and solo enrichment activities after 90-day probation passed! • Your responsibilities will include teaching dogs manners, engaging them in enrichment activities, managing their needs, feeding them, and maintaining cleanliness throughout the day. • You will receive training to administer food and medication to dogs staying overnight for boarding. • Bathing dogs before they go home will also be part of your duties as a Kennel Technician. • You will undergo extensive education on dog body language and non-verbal communication to understand group dynamics and prevent conflicts effectively. We also do twice-annual medical/first aid training for all of our staff to keep everybody confident in their care! • Using proven tools and techniques, you will work on eliminating behaviors like jumping, door dashing, and avoidance. • Kennel Technicians must be capable of performing physical tasks, such as lifting, pushing, and pulling, and getting up and down off the floor for low-level cleaning tasks, while effectively managing groups of dogs. Solid cleaning skills are a must!