Job Overview
Join our vibrant team as a Pet Groomer, where your passion for animals and exceptional grooming skills will help pets look and feel their best! In this energetic role, you will provide professional grooming services tailored to each pet’s needs, ensuring a positive experience for both pets and their owners. Your expertise in animal handling, pet care, and grooming techniques will contribute to creating happy, healthy, and well-maintained pets. This paid position offers a dynamic environment where your love for animals can truly shine.
Duties
- Perform pet grooming services including bathing, brushing, trimming, and styling to meet client specifications and breed standards
- Handle animals with care and confidence, ensuring their safety and comfort throughout the grooming process
- Utilize animal restraint techniques effectively to facilitate safe grooming sessions
- Recognize signs of health issues or distress in animals and communicate concerns to veterinary staff or pet owners
- Maintain a clean, organized grooming area and properly sanitize tools and equipment after each use
- Assist with pet sitting or kennel duties as needed to support overall animal care operations
- Provide excellent customer service by communicating with pet owners about grooming needs and aftercare instructions
- Be able to answer phone, help with scheduling clients etc.
Skills
- Strong animal handling skills with the ability to manage dogs, cats, and other small pets safely and compassionately
- Experience with pet grooming techniques including bathing, trimming, dematting, and styling
- Knowledge of dog training principles to help manage challenging behaviors during grooming sessions
- Veterinary experience or veterinary technician/assistant background is a plus for understanding animal health signals
- Familiarity with animal restraint methods and pet care best practices
- Ability to lift heavy objects such as large dogs or equipment safely and efficiently
- Excellent customer service skills with a friendly, professional demeanor
This role is perfect for passionate animal lovers eager to make a difference in pets’ lives through expert grooming. We value energetic individuals who are dedicated to animal welfare, attentive to detail, and committed to providing top-quality care. Join us in creating a joyful environment where pets feel loved, cared for, and beautifully groomed!
Pay: $800.00 - $1,100.00 per week
Benefits:
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
