You are responsible for bathing, drying, and preparing dogs’ coats for haircuts. You are also responsible for trimming nails, cleaning ears, de-tangling and de-matting neglected coats, expressing anal glands, and performing minor maintenance hair trimming. You are responsible for ensuring that all services are performed in a quality and timely manner, as well as ensuring that all relevant information is communicated to the Groomer and to the client both pre-and post-grooming.
Responsibilities:
- Bathing, brushing, and drying all dogs in a safe and timely manner
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Checking anal glands on all dogs, and express if necessary
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Trimming nails, cleaning ears, and removing eye crust
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Following all special instructions
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Ensuring that all relevant information is reported to the Groomer and client in a timely manner
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Ensuring all special instructions are accurate in our systems
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Ensuring the grooming room is clean, well-supplied, and all equipment is in working order
Starting salary is $16.00 per hour
Qualifications:
- High School diploma or GED.
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Minimum of two years bathing experience.
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Knowledge of Biscuits & Bath and a genuine interest in the well-being of dogs.
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Ability to learn and adhere to the company’s standards and procedures.
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Excellent interpersonal and communication (both verbal and written) skills.
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Ability to juggle a variety of responsibilities, while balancing competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
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High degree of independent decision-making and problem-solving capability.
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Ability to follow instructions.
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Strong attention to detail.
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Excellent time management and organizational skills.
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Ability to withstand prolonged exposure to water and soaps
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Must be physically fit to lift dogs 50lb +, stand for extended periods of time and perform requirements of the job.
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Ability to work a varied schedule including days, evenings, weekends and holidays.
