Full-time Pet Care Grooming Stylist

Kennelwood Pet Resorts is looking for a Pet Groomer to be a part of a growing industry leader pet care business. As a Pet Groomer you ensure that each pet enjoys clean and healthy skin and fur and that the cut is done according to the client's preferences. You have the opportunity to build trusting relationships with the clients and their pets. You love making the animals look and feel their best and are always working to brush up on and improve your professional grooming skills!

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Perform standard grooming services such as brushing, de-matting, and Shed-X
• Provide specialized breed cuts
• Ability to showcase your individual creative side while meeting the requests of the clients
• Prepare, bathe, and finish animals using a calm demeanor in order to minimize stress
• Help to promote a safe and positive grooming experience for all involved
• Help to acclimate Grooming Technicians in order to ensure their continued development
• Keep accurate records for the animals in your care

Qualifications:

• Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods
• Ability to lift at least 40 lbs on a regular basis and up to 50 lbs on occasion
• Ability to walk dogs of all sizes on leashes
• Ability to handle dogs of all sizes
• Comfortable working around pet hair and dander
• A passion for animals Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays
• At least 6 months of dog grooming experience
• Knowledge of breed standard cuts and ability to adapt to breed standard cuts according to individual needs

What's in it for you?

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Weekly paychecks
• Training and growth potential
• 401k plus employer match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Free Pet Boarding and Dog DayCamp
• Discounts on Training and Grooming
• Bring your pet to work with you!

Benefits may vary per position and department This description is representative only and is not exhaustive of all the tasks this position may be required to perform. Kennelwood Pet Resorts opened its first location in 1974. Since the beginning, Kennelwood has been a leader in the pet care industry being the first to introduce pet services like Shed-X and Doggie DayCamp and continues the tradition by offering services such as training, grooming, dog daycamp, and boarding. Kennelwood has nine convenient pet resort locations as well as a Kennelwood Academy for Dog Training Professionals. Kennelwood continues to be an industry leader and has the philosophy that the experiences we create form connections that build trust and confidence. Join our team and be a part of the tradition and contribute to the lives of the pets entrusted in our care!