Overview
Join our vibrant team as a Dog Groomer, where your passion for animals and grooming expertise come together to create happy, healthy, and beautifully cared-for dogs. In this energetic role, you will provide professional grooming services that enhance each pet’s appearance and comfort while ensuring a positive experience for both dogs and their owners. Your dedication to animal care, combined with excellent customer service skills, will help foster lasting relationships with our clients and their furry friends. This paid position offers a dynamic environment where your skills in pet grooming, animal handling, and veterinary-related tasks can truly shine.
Responsibilities
- Perform grooming services including bathing, trimming, styling, and nail clipping to meet breed standards and client preferences
- Handle dogs safely and confidently using proper restraint techniques to ensure a stress-free grooming process
- Assist with pet care routines such as ear cleaning, teeth brushing, and skin health assessments
- Communicate effectively with pet owners to understand grooming requests and provide advice on ongoing pet care needs
- Maintain a clean and organized grooming station, including sanitizing tools and work areas regularly
- Support veterinary team members by assisting with animal handling, restraint, or basic animal care tasks as needed
- Monitor dogs during grooming for signs of distress or health issues, escalating concerns to veterinary staff when appropriate
Skills
- Proven experience in pet grooming or related animal care roles such as veterinary technician or assistant
- Strong dog handling skills with the ability to safely restrain animals of various sizes and temperaments
- Knowledge of dog training techniques and breed-specific grooming requirements
- Familiarity with veterinary procedures related to animal health and safety
- Ability to perform heavy lifting when necessary for handling large or heavy dogs
- Excellent customer service skills to build trust and rapport with pet owners
- Animal handling expertise gained through kennel experience, pet sitting, or equine experience is highly valued
Join us in making a difference in the lives of pets and their owners! Your enthusiasm for animal care combined with your grooming talents will contribute to a welcoming environment where every dog leaves looking great and feeling loved. This is more than just a job — it’s an opportunity to turn your passion into a rewarding career helping animals look their best!
Pay: $200.00 - $450.00 per day
Experience:
- dog grooming: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
