What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experienced Groomer's Assistant position at Von Barkee's Dog Spa & Bakery?
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We are now Hiring Grooming Assistants!
Our busy dog spa, is looking for a friendly and upbeat individual, that is organized and efficient and enjoys working in a fast paced environment.
Our assistant position includes an advancement opportunity into our paid groomer training program.
Basic Requirements:
- Experience working with pets in a professional setting is required for this position
- 1 years of customer service experience
- Able to work with dogs of all sizes and breeds
- Have a friendly and outgoing personality
- Be reliable and have good references
- Ability to lift up to 40LBS, bend, climb and work at a fast pace for extended
- Be able to work as a team
- Be organized and efficient
- Have the ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks
- Be teachable and willing to learn our processes
Responsibilities include:
- Washing and drying pets
- Cleaning ears, trimming nails and brushing pets
- Help process the check-in/check-outs
- Assist groomers as needed, with clean up, holding pets, taking pictures of pets for social media
- Answer in-coming phone calls, listen and respond to voicemails, respond to emails- all in a timely, problem-solving manner
- Maintaining tools and product inventory
- Schedule booking ensuring all vaccinations are current and information is properly documented
- Maintain cleanliness of the grooming and bathing areas
- Offer upgrades and sell additional services based on guest wants and needs
Qualifications:
- 1 years in a customer service role (Customer Service, Call Center, Receptionist)
- at least 6 months of experience working with dogs in a vet office, kennel/daycare or grooming facility
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment
- Detailed, but can work with a sense of urgency while providing exceptional customer service
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Enjoys problem solving to provide our guests and customers with a spa experience
- Able to learn to work with and handle a variety of sizes and breeds of dogs
- Ability to receive instructions and remain adaptive to change and training material
Please be dependable and professional!
Please do not call about this position.
Pay range $11-15 depending on experience. Hourly pay based on experience, plus tips.
We also offer paid vacation, sale bonuses, employee discounts, holiday bonuses and advancement opportunities.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $11.00 - $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus opportunities
- Tips
Application Question(s):
- This position requires you to be able to lift up to 40lbs, move at a fast pace and assist groomers holding large, sometimes rambunctious, doggos. Are you able and comfortable with those tasks?
- Do you have previous experience working around Dogs in a professional setting?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $11 - $15