SUMMARY
We are looking for an experienced Groomer to join our pet care team. Our ideal candidate is an animal lover who has some prior training or experience in pet grooming. You must be comfortable bathing dogs and cats of various breeds and sizes and performing other grooming tasks, such as nail clipping and ear cleaning services. We expect candidates for this position to have the trimming and shearing skills necessary to fulfill client expectations. As a Groomer, you should have a passion for helping our animal friends look their best.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Bathing and clipping dogs and cats to conform to a variety of breed-specific standard styles or pet owner specifications
- Detangling and removing matted hair
- Trimming or shearing animal coats according to pet owner specifications
- Clipping or filing pet nails
- Performing ear cleaning services
- Checking for parasites and other skin conditions
- Expressing anal sacs
- Brushing pet teeth
- Adding bows and nail polish for long or curly-haired breeds, such as poodles and shih tzus
- The groomer is also responsible for accommodating any special requests from the owner and informing owners of any health problems discovered during the grooming process.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Prior grooming experience, including an internship or apprenticeship
- Interpersonal & communication skills: The ability to work well with others such as dog owners, pet store personnel, and grooming assistants
- Physical and mental stamina: The ability to groom large (over 60 lbs), overly excited, or frightened dogs without getting hurt or injuring the animals
- Familiarity with animal behavior: The ability to determine an animal's behavior and use techniques, such as a treat, to keep them calm and safe
- Health knowledge: The ability to recognize common illnesses, such as skin disorders, watery eyes and nose possibly due to allergies, or a sprain
We are an equal opportunity employer
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $50.00 - $80.00 per hour
Compensation package:
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Choose your own hours
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
- Pet grooming: 1 year (Required)
Shift availability:
Work Location: Multiple locations