Pet Groomer
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Job Summary
Pet Groomer
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Pet Groomer to provide professional grooming services for dogs and cats. The ideal candidate has a deep love for animals excellent customer service skills and a solid understanding of different breeds and coat types. As a Pet Groomer you will play a key role in ensuring the health safety and well-being of our furry clients.
Responsibilities
Perform grooming services: Conduct bathing drying brushing clipping and styling tailored to the pets specific breed and the owners requests.
Ensure hygiene: Provide thorough nail trims ear cleaning teeth brushing and de-shedding treatments.
Prioritize animal safety: Handle all pets with patience and care using proper techniques to soothe anxious animals and ensure a stress-free grooming experience.
Assess pet health: Inspect pets for potential health issues such as skin conditions ear infections fleas and ticks and inform owners of any concerns.
Maintain a clean and safe environment: Sanitize all grooming tools and workstations before and after each client to adhere to hygiene and safety standards.
Provide customer service: Communicate effectively with pet owners to understand their needs provide grooming recommendations and address any questions or concerns.
Manage operations: Keep accurate records of services performed for each client and if required handle scheduling appointments.
Advise on pet care: Educate pet owners on at-home care techniques and best practices to maintain their pets coat and overall hygiene.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Animal handling: Proven experience with safe and gentle animal handling techniques for pets of various sizes and temperaments.
Technical grooming skills: Proficiency with professional grooming tools including clippers scissors and different types of brushes.
Communication: Strong interpersonal skills and a customer-oriented approach for building trust with both pets and their owners.
Patience and compassion: A genuine love for animals and the ability to remain calm and composed especially with anxious or difficult pets.
Physical stamina: The ability to stand for long periods as well as lift and maneuver pets of various weights.
Detail-oriented: Exceptional attention to detail to achieve precise grooming results and identify potential health concerns.
Preferred Qualifications
Professional certification from a recognized grooming school (such as the National Dog Groomers Association of America) (not necessary).
Previous experience in a veterinary or pet care setting (6 months 1 year).
Work Environment
Work is typically performed in a professional grooming salon which can be a fast-paced and occasionally noisy environment.
The role requires physical activity including frequent bending lifting and handling pets.
Flexible scheduling including weekends and some holidays may be required depending on client demand
Key Skills
- Veterinary Experience
- Animal Care
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Van Driver
- Veterinary Technician Experience
- Pet Grooming
- Animal Handling
- Apache Pig
- Hair Styling
- Pet Care
- Dog Handling
