Dog Bather/Kennel Tech Position Available In Berkeley, South Carolina

Dog Bather/Kennel Tech My Three Dogs Summerville Summerville, SC 29483 My Three Dogs Summerville is looking for dog lovers to join our passionate team of pet professionals! This is a hybrid role, working both as a dog bather and a kennel/daycare attendant. Starting pay is $12/hr with the potential for tips on services performed. Ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, compassionate, and dependable, with a focus on providing pets a safe and comfortable spa experience! We strive to provide a safe, fun, and rewarding work environment, with a focus on productive teamwork.

Duties include:

Bathing:

Performing basic bathing and grooming services (bathing, brushing, and nail trims, etc.) on a variety of dog sizes and coat types

Helping Hand:

Providing support for our professional grooming staff, including bathing their dogs and providing an extra hand when needed

Growth and Knowledge:

Developing a familiarity with a variety of grooming products, tools, and techniques, and their appropriate uses; willingness and desire to expand your knowledge on the care of dogs and their varied grooming needs; providing top notch services to return pups to their owners in a clean, healthy, and comfortable state

Safety First:

Utilizing approved restraint techniques and PPE. Able to follow established safety protocols to the letter to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for our guests—and ourselves!

Scheduling:

Booking appointments, as well as recording services and invoicing in kennel software

Client Communication:

Performing consultations with pet parents regarding bathing services, and advising them on the best services we can offer based on their dog’s condition and coat type; Calling and communicating with pet parents regarding their dogs’ services and any issues encountered during their appointment

Playgroup Supervision:

Overseeing a playgroup of dogs and managing their behavior and playtime.

Canine Knowledge:

You’ll learn animal behavior in order to provide a safe environment, including studying canine body language and learning how to make dogs comfortable in a kennel and playgroup environment.

Cleaning:

Managing the cleanliness of our grooming/bathing areas, kennels and play areas and maintaining the highest possible cleaning standards. Cleaning toys, washing dishes, mopping floors, vacuuming hair, and taking care of unpleasant doggy messes are critical aspects of the job!

Daily Care:

Feeding pets according to parents’ instructions; making sure all dogs have fresh water, clean bedding, and a comfortable space to stay overnight. May also include administering medication according to veterinary instructions.

Work Together:

Communicating effectively with other team members—working at a doggie daycare is fun, but only if everyone is on the same page!

Must love dogs:

We have a lot of them! The perfect candidate for this role will embody these qualities:

Team Player:

Works together well with others to make sure all appointments are completed and our guests are cared for

Good Communicator:

Able to properly, promptly, and effectively communicate with other team members, groomers, management, and pet parents

Tech Savvy:

Comfort with computers and technology and learning/operating kennel software

Flexibility:

A flexible schedule. Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Attention to

Detail:

Uses keen observation skills to assess pets’ needs, and to report any issues as they arise Desire to

Learn:

Hungry to develop your skills and expand your knowledge

Animal Experience:

Previous petcare/animal experience preferred, but not required. Love for animals a must! We are happy to train the right candidate.

Dog Friendly:

Comfortable with dogs of all sizes and breeds—we see it all!

Physical Stamina:

An ability to stand/work upright for multiple hours at a time; able to lift and handle dogs of all sizes and remain active throughout your shift. This is a physically demanding job! If you feel that you are reliable, willing to learn, and have a service first attitude and an unmatched love for animals we encourage you to apply with us! Benefits for all team members at My Three Dogs include discounted daycare and boarding for your own dog, with additional benefits available for full time employees like medical/vision/dental plans and 401k.