Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits/Perks

• Flexible Scheduling
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Competitive Compensation
• Fun and Energetic Environment
• Employee Discount
• Ongoing Training

Job Summary
As a Pet Bather/Groomer Trainee, you will assist the groomer to bathe and trim pets according to breed-specific standards and owner preferences. You will also assist the groomer by trimming nails, cleaning ears, detangling hair, deshedding dogs and cats, and ensuring that each pet looks and feels their best while maintaining high safety and quality standards. 

Responsibilities 

• Attendance at events and ongoing public and customer outreach
• Consult with pet owners to understand their grooming preferences and needs
• Communicate effectively and compassionately with pet owners
• Prepare dogs for grooming 
• Bathe dogs and provide other cleaning and grooming services such as ear and teeth cleaning
• Detangle and deshed dogs per owner requests
• Learn to execute a variety of clipping techniques and styles requested
• Adhere to strict sanitary and cleaning procedures
• Ensure the safety of the pets at all times, and attend to their comfort throughout the grooming process
• Recognize signs of stress or health issues in animals and take appropriate actions
• Maintain grooming records and learn to provide follow-up recommendations to pet owners
• Ensure that all grooming tools are sanitized and well-maintained
• Clean kennels and grooming areas, as required, and make sure that the salon meets cleanliness and safety standards at all times
• Work with the store and grooming team to schedule appointments and manage workflow

Qualifications

• Comfortable working with all breeds of dogs and cats
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift large pets
• Attention to detail
• Able to communicate effectively with coworkers and customers
• Willingness to learn new styles and techniques and participate in continuing education
• Previous experience as a grooming technician/trainee or similar role preferred

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