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Dog Salon Lead Bather
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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.
$35,677 / year median in Massachusetts
+17% projected growth
Job Description
About YOU:
You love dogs and have a true passion for working with them. You're fast-paced and motivated by success. You like to work with others and build a teamwork consensus. You're driven to get things done and take initiative. You pay attention to details to ensure that tasks are completed correctly and on time. You strive to meet your goals and like to know what is expected of you so that you can deliver high-quality results.Job Role Requirements:
Must meet state age requirements to work Must be able to lift 40lbs unassisted Willing to work in a humid environment Follow all safety procedures and company's standards of quality Reliable transportation to and from work Function as part of a team Ability to use POS computer systemOperations and Daily Duties:
Pet Bathers will bathe, blow-dry, and finish pets to Splash and Dash standards. This person will be able to (or will be trained to) safely and correctly perform these additional services; Teeth brushing, Ear cleaning, Facials, Nail trimming, Nail grinding. They will be trained to safely handle animals and recognize stress events and notify the Lead Bather, Groomer, or Salon Manager. They will additionally be required to properly complete daily, weekly, and monthly equipment and shop cleaning duties. Pet Bathers may be required to accept additional duties as needed. Please complete this assessment when applying for the role: https://assessment.predictiveindex.com/bo/Qm1/BostonBather Schedule:
Open Hours are: Tuesday - Saturday, 8:00am - 5:00pm Benefits available for Full-time employeesJob Type:
Part-time Pay:
$17.00 - $18.00 per hourBenefits:
Employee discount Paid time offCompensation Package:
Bonus opportunities Tips Ability toCommute:
Somerville, MA 02145 (Required)Work Location:
In personBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Dental Insurance
- Discounts/Reimbursements