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Pet Groomer

Coastal Canine Resort

North Hampton, NH | Full Time

$41k-47k (estimate)

3 Months Ago

Pet Groomer

Coastal Canine Resort North Hampton, NH

$41k-47k (estimate)

Full Time 3 Months Ago

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Coastal Canine Resort is Hiring a Pet Groomer Near North Hampton, NH

Description

Groomer Job Description

Classification: Non-Exempt

Job Summary

Under policy direction from the Hospital Manager, the Groomer bathes and dries pets, trims

coats to breed specific/client expectations, removes mats, clip nails and brushes teeth. The

Groomer will maintain a clean, safe, friendly, and healthy environment while delivering high

quality pet grooming and exceptional client service.

Groomer Duties and Responsibilities

The following is a list of essential job requirements. This list may be revised at any time and

additional duties not listed here may be assigned as needed.

 Client Relations and Customer Service

 Grooming Service Standards

 Housekeeping and Safety

Client Relations and Customer Service

 Demonstrate excellent relations with clients. Manages difficult customer situations.

 Assist Receptionists with client/pet check-in and out, as directed. Answer phone calls in a

professional and efficient manner. Document all phone messages clearly and accurately.

 Ensure that clients and pets feel welcome and comfortable.

 Build rapport with clients and pets. Exceed the client’s expectations of service.

 Immediately greet clients and pets by name (and correct gender).

 Quickly understand and initiate the process of meeting client and patient needs.

 Help new clients fill out grooming forms. Ensure all admission forms are completed in

their entirety and all client emergency information is complete.

 Support reception staff by ensuring client requests are handled in a timely manner.

 Notifies Hospital Manager if a client has a complaint or concern.

 Assist with grooming appointments as directed. For example, scheduling appointments

with complete information, confirmation of appointment, informing clients of grooming

policies and procedures.

 Assist with obtaining vaccination/health records, release forms and client property

according to policies and procedures.

 Adhere to appropriate dress code to include scrubs and nametag.

Grooming Service Standards

 Bathing, conditioning, and drying dogs.

 De-matting/detangling or stripping fur as required.

 Trimming nails, brushing teeth, and cleaning ears as requested.

 Grooming and styling dogs according to client instructions or standard grooming styles.

 Accommodating special requests that clients may have.

 Ability to recognize potential health care issues, i.e. signs and behavior patterns that

suggest an animal may be stressed, sick, in pain, or need a veterinarian’s examination.

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Housekeeping and Safety

 Janitorial care of the grooming areas, following hospital cleaning and disinfecting

protocols for cages and surfaces.

 Make certain the grooming area, cages/kennels, and surrounding areas are kept clean

throughout the day (so that a client could come back and see his/her pet without any

notice). This includes your own clothing and appearance.

 Gather and stock supplies and food as directed.

 Washing, drying and organizing laundry, tools, bowls, etc.

 Ensure cage dryers are set at safe levels, and dogs are not left unattended to overheat.

 Secure pets on the grooming table safely, and not leaving them unattended.

 Keep clippers, scissors, and brushes clean and maintained.

 Advise Hospital Manager of any conditions that are unsafe including unrecognized

hazards or infractions of safety rules. Report Accidents or injuries immediately.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

 Professional grooming techniques for a variety of dog breeds and cats.

 Perform grooming services including: clipping, combing, trimming, hand scissoring,

 medicated and general cleansing.

 Groom animals utilizing techniques which vary depending on type of hair, coat, breed

and owner instructions; bathe and dry animals.

 Multi-task, prioritize and work with minimal supervision after the initial training period.

 Work well with a team.

 Must treat animals with care and respect and work well with them.

 Flexible workdays. Ability to work various hours and shifts, including weekends.

 Dependable attendance and punctuality are required.

 Follow all rules and guidelines given but not limited to animal handling/safety training,

and notices from management.

Education and Experience

 High School Diploma or GED.

 1 year of stylist or grooming experience

 Must be familiar with standard cuts for all breeds, including puppy cuts

 Proficient in hand scissoring techniques, as well as using various tools of the trade.

Physical Requirements

 Dependable attendance is required

 Any allergies to animals must be controlled through medication

 Must be able to lift 40 lbs.

 Ability and stamina to groom several dogs per day and perform pet bathing, treatments,

and other specialty grooming services.

 Must be willing to work long or irregular hours under pressure conditions.

 This position requires the ability to sit, walk, squat, bend, stand, reach, lift and type

constantly for a minimum of 8 hours a day.

 Visual acuity sufficient to maintain accurate records, recognize people, and understand

written directions.

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 Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand, give information in person and over

the telephone. Reads written or receives oral instructions to determine clipping pattern

desired.

Grooming Environment

 Animal areas may be humid, noisy, and odorous.

 Exposure to pests such as fleas and ticks and other zoonotic diseases.

 While handling animals, there is a possibility of being bitten or scratched.

 Dust and pet dander are common within the practice.

 Bathing may lead to exposure of dermatological chemicals

I have read and fully understand the positions responsibilities, duties and what is expected

of me.I am able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without

reasonable accommodation.

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Date

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Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

SALARY

$41k-47k (estimate)

POST DATE

03/30/2024

EXPIRATION DATE

05/17/2024

WEBSITE

coastalcanineresort.com

HEADQUARTERS

Tampa, FL

SIZE

<25

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