Responsibilities:
- Provide grooming services to a variety of pets, including dogs, cats, and other small animals
- Perform bathing, brushing, and hair trimming according to client preferences and breed standards
- Ensure the safety and well-being of pets during the grooming process
- Handle pets with care and compassion, using appropriate restraint techniques
- Clean and maintain grooming equipment and work area
- Communicate with pet owners to understand their grooming needs and preferences
- Educate pet owners on proper grooming techniques and recommend products for at-home care
Skills:
- Dog handling: Ability to safely handle dogs of all sizes and temperaments
- Veterinary assistant: Knowledge of basic veterinary procedures and medical terminology
- Kennel: Experience working in a kennel or similar animal care facility
- Animal care: Understanding of animal behavior, nutrition, and health needs
- Veterinary technician: Familiarity with veterinary medical procedures and equipment
- Dog training: Ability to train dogs in basic obedience commands and behavior modification techniques
- Equine: Experience working with horses or other large animals
- Animal handling: Skill in safely handling a variety of animals, including those that may be fearful or aggressive
- Pet sitting: Experience providing care for pets in the absence of their owners
- Heavy lifting: Ability to lift and carry pets or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $40.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Gym membership
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Compensation package:
- Commission pay
- Hourly pay
- Tips
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Choose your own hours
- Evenings as needed
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
- Weekends only
Work Location: In person