Dog Grooming Assistant

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team. This job is fast paced, demanding, and requires being able to assist lift up to 80 lbs. This job is typically 2 days a week, more can be added, averaging 10-20 hours a week, operating from 9 AM to 2-4 PM

This is an entry-level position but pet handling experience is REQUIRED

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good personal hygiene and appropriate dress.
• Pleasant personality capable of working in a team environment and ability to take direction.
• A respect and appreciation for pets and understanding of their handling.
• Professional interaction with customers.

POSITION DUTIES

• The assistant is responsible to bathe and dry pets meeting the salon standards and sometimes tend to a cash register and serve as an overall assistant to the facility.
• Following given bathing instructions and gives medicated baths according to supervisor instructions, including careful use of brushes and combs to remove tangles and knots, as well as clipping and smoothing the nails and cleaning the ears. Also use of a blow dryer to fluff and straighten the pet's coat in a manner instructed by his/her supervisor.
• The assistant inspects the condition of each pet's skin and coat for external parasites, sores, cuts, or any condition requiring special treatment. He/she reports any suspect health conditions, or behavior problems on the provided information paper, and/of to his/her supervisor.
• He/she is expected to be able to complete two to three baths in each hour worked, when averaged over the day.
• The assistant is responsible for the proper use and maintenance of the salon's equipment and tools, and the cleanliness of the bathing area. The assistant is responsible to keep cages cleaned and sanitized between the use of each pet, along with the cleaning and sanitation of brushes, tubs, countertops, and grooming tables.
• The assistant should be able to check customers in and out, notify the groomers of salon appointment arrivals, and run a simple cash register, if requested.
• The assistant should be able to thoroughly sweep, mop, dust, and disinfect the facility
• Additional miscellaneous duties will be assigned by the manager as needed, which include, but are not limited to, cleaning behind kennels, bringing pets to the holding area from the client, retrieving mail, cleaning air conditioner filter, dilution of shampoos, holding pet for groomer, etc.

Please do NOT contact via phone.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $11.00 - $13.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Please do NOT apply unless you have SOME FORM of experience working with animals whether it be FFA, 4-H, volunteer work, etc.

Experience:

• Animal care: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $11 - $13