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Professional Pet Stylist
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What they do
An Animal Care Worker or Manager manages animal care and grooming for a retail store that sells pets or for a pet grooming business. May also provide animal care and grooming at a kennel. Works with animals in shelters or rescue organizations. Works primarily with dogs and cats. Assists veterinarians with vaccinations or other procedures; screens people who want to adopt an animal from a shelter and provides information about caring for animals.
$39,426 / year median in California
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Requirements:
Minimum 3 years of professional pet grooming experience. Strong scissoring skills and extensive experience with professional scissor finishing. Excellent ability to create clean, balanced, and polished finishes using scissors. Strong knowledge of professional grooming techniques and equipment. Experience grooming a variety of breeds, sizes, coat types, and temperaments. Ability to perform professional haircuts, breed-standard and customized styles, bathing, drying, brushing, and finishing. Ability to safely and confidently handle dogs with different personalities and needs. Strong attention to detail and pride in delivering high-quality work. Reliable, punctual, responsible, and able to work well independently and as part of a team. English required. Mandarin or Cantonese Chinese strongly preferred. Spanish-speaking is a plus, but not required.Responsibilities:
Provide professional grooming services from start to finish. Consult with pet parents to understand their grooming preferences and provide excellent customer service. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe grooming environment. Properly maintain and care for grooming tools and equipment. Follow proper safety and handling procedures at all times. Work efficiently while maintaining high-quality grooming standards. Contribute to a positive, professional, and team-oriented salon environment. We are looking for someone who takes pride in their craft, has excellent scissoring ability, and is passionate about creating beautiful, well-finished grooms. If you are a skilled Professional Pet Stylist looking for a long-term opportunity with a professional and growing salon, we would love to hear from you.Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Pay:
$900.00 - $1,300.00 per weekBenefits:
Flexible scheduleWork Location:
In personBenefits
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Dental Insurance