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Dog Groomer
Job Description
Job Overview Join our vibrant pet care team as a Dog Groomer, where your passion for animals and talent for styling come together to create happy, healthy pets and satisfied pet owners. In this energetic role, you will provide professional grooming services that enhance the appearance and well-being of dogs of all breeds and sizes. Your expertise will help ensure each pet feels comfortable, safe, and pampered throughout their grooming experience. This paid position offers a dynamic environment where your skills in animal handling and customer service will shine, making a positive impact on both pets and their owners every day. Duties Perform pet coat styling, including bathing, brushing, trimming, and clipping to meet breed standards or owner preferences Safely handle dogs during grooming procedures using proper animal restraint techniques Conduct pet nail trimming, ear cleaning, and other hygiene services with care and precision Communicate effectively with pet owners to understand grooming preferences and provide after-care advice Maintain a clean and organized grooming station, ensuring all tools and equipment are sanitized and in good condition Assist with animal handling tasks such as kennel cleaning, pet sitting, and managing animals during grooming sessions Support veterinary staff with basic animal care tasks when needed, including veterinary technician or assistant duties Qualifications Proven experience in pet grooming, dog handling, or animal care roles such as veterinary technician or assistant Knowledge of dog training techniques and animal behavior management Familiarity with veterinary experience or veterinary clinic procedures is a plus Strong animal handling skills with an emphasis on safety and comfort for pets during grooming processes Excellent communication skills to engage with pet owners confidently and professionally Ability to perform heavy lifting when necessary for handling larger dogs or equipment Prior kennel experience or pet sitting background is advantageous Demonstrated commitment to animal care, pet coat styling, and customer service excellence Join us to make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners! Your dedication to animal well-being combined with your grooming expertise will help create a welcoming environment where every dog leaves looking great and feeling loved.
Pay:
$200.00 - $1,400.00 per weekBenefits:
Employee discount Flexible scheduleWork Location:
In personCareer Insights for Animal Care Worker / Manager
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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.
$33,651 / year median in Colorado
+15% projected growth