Job Overview
Join our mobile pet care team as a Mobile Dog Nail Technician, combining your veterinary assistant, vet tech, or certified groomer expertise to deliver top-quality nail trimming and pet grooming services directly at our clients’ homes or preferred locations. This energetic role allows you to provide essential pet care while building trusting relationships with pet owners. Your passion for animal handling, grooming, and customer service will shine as you help pets feel comfortable and cared for in a familiar environment. Paid and rewarding, this position offers the chance to make a real difference in animals’ lives while enjoying flexible scheduling and professional growth.
Responsibilities
- Perform professional pet nail trimming and pet coat styling with precision and care, ensuring comfort and safety for each animal
- Handle dogs and other companion animals confidently, utilizing animal restraint techniques to keep pets calm during grooming sessions
- Provide gentle animal handling and restraint to facilitate grooming, veterinary procedures, or assessments
- Communicate clearly with pet owners about grooming procedures, pet health, and aftercare instructions to foster trust and satisfaction
- Assist with basic veterinary tasks such as animal care, veterinary technician support, or light medical procedures as needed
- Manage heavy lifting of supplies or animals when necessary, maintaining safety protocols at all times
- Maintain a clean, organized work environment on-site or in clients’ homes, adhering to hygiene standards and safety guidelines
Qualifications
- Experience in dog training, pet grooming, or animal handling is highly preferred; veterinary technician or assistant experience is a plus
- Strong knowledge of veterinary procedures, animal restraint techniques, and pet coat styling methods
- Excellent communication skills for engaging with pet owners and team members effectively
- Ability to handle dogs confidently during grooming sessions while ensuring their safety and comfort
- Familiarity with heavy lifting and physical tasks associated with pet care equipment or animals
- Compassionate attitude towards animals with a genuine desire to improve their well-being
- Valid certification as a groomer or vet assistant is advantageous; additional experience in equine or other animal handling is a bonus
This role is perfect for motivated individuals who thrive on providing exceptional pet care services directly in clients’ homes. If you’re passionate about animals, skilled in grooming and handling techniques, and eager to bring your veterinary experience into a dynamic mobile setting, this opportunity is designed for you!
Pay: $23.00 - $33.00 per hour
Work Location: On the road