Grooming AssistantA grooming assistant assists with administrative and clerical responsibilities linked to pet grooming services. As a grooming assistant, your responsibilities will include arranging workstations, washing and preparing animals for grooming, cleaning kennels, stocking inventory, and assisting dog owners and other pet owners.
- Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Dematting and detangling hair as required.
- Bathing, conditioning, and drying pets.
Trimming pets nails, brushing their teeth, and cleaning their ears.- Grooming and styling pets according to pet owners instructions or standard grooming styles.
Accommodating special requests that pet owners may have.
- Identifying health issues in pets, such as ear infections, skin conditions, or tooth decay, and informing pet owners of these observations.
Ensuring that all pets are safe during the grooming process.- Routinely cleaning work areas.
Recommending suitable products to pet owners.
High integrity, trustworthy and dependable
- Excellent customer service and people skills
Strong organizational skills- Must have willingness to be trained in proper animal handling.
Must be comfortable working around dogs and cats of all sizes and breeds (prior experience in the pet services industry is a plus),
- Have a genuine interest in the pet care profession.
Have a high energy level for hiking/walking, playing with, and entertaining dogs and cats.- Stand for extended periods of time.
Must be able to walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch frequently, and lift or move up to 50 pounds.
- Maintain confidence and composure around pets.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
Paid training
Schedule: Rotational shift
Supplemental Pay:
Commission pay Tips
