What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part Time Groomer position at Dogwood Pet Spa & Doggy Day Care?
Job Summary
Join our vibrant team as a Part Time Groomer, where your passion for animals and grooming expertise will shine! In this energetic role, you will provide top-quality grooming services to a variety of pets, ensuring they look and feel their best. Your dedication to animal care, combined with excellent communication skills, will create a positive experience for pet owners and their beloved companions. This position does require weekend shifts as we are hoping to find someone who can cater towards our weekend clients!
Duties
- Perform pet grooming services including bathing, brushing, hair trimming, and styling to meet customer expectations and breed standards
- Handle animals with care, ensuring safe restraint and comfort during grooming procedures
- Conduct pet nail trimming, ear cleaning, and other hygiene-related grooming tasks
- Communicate effectively with pet owners about grooming needs, special requests, and aftercare instructions
- Assist with animal handling and restraint during grooming to ensure safety for both pets and staff
- Maintain a clean and organized grooming area, including sanitation of tools and equipment
- Support pet care routines such as feeding or light exercise when needed to keep animals calm and comfortable
Experience
- Previous experience in pet grooming
- Knowledge of dog handling techniques and animal restraint methods essential for safe grooming practices
- Experience with veterinary procedures or veterinary technician/assistant roles is a plus, demonstrating familiarity with animal health consideration
- Strong customer service skills to communicate effectively with pet owners and address their concerns professionally
- Ability to perform heavy lifting when necessary to manage larger pets or equipment safely
Join us if you’re passionate about animal well-being, eager to develop your grooming skills, and ready to deliver exceptional pet care in a lively environment!
Pay
Pay for this position is based on commission for the amount of dogs you groom per day. If you have questions please speak with our owner.
Pay: $250.00 - $500.00 per day
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
Salary : $250 - $500