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

• 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