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Whiskers Resort & Pet Spa Inc

Bather

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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.

$31,714 / year median in Michigan

+11% projected growth

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Bather Whiskers Resort & Pet Spa Inc - 3.6 Kentwood, MI Job Details Full-time From $15 an hour 18 hours ago Qualifications Maintaining an organized workspace Animal behavior Pet teeth cleaning Dog handling Pet ear cleaning Pet nail trimming Clean workspace maintenance Communication skills Entry level Full Job Description We're looking for a Full-Time Bather to work Monday-Thursday at our Cascade location (5925 28th St SE) What will you do? Bathe, dry and brush dogs to meet the high standards of our groomers in fast-paced environment Perform minor grooming tasks including ear-cleaning, oral hygiene, and basic nail trimming Maintain a clean and organized workspace Continually develop an understanding of dog behaviors and tendencies Understand and ensure compliance with our standards of care to ensure safety and well-being of the pets in our care is always a top priority Maintain a sense of ownership in your work, a focus on finding solutions and a strong attention to getting it right the first time Be coachable, solution focused and flexible Always be dependable and reliable Support and relate to your colleagues and management with a "We are all
ONE TEAM
" attitude What are we looking for? Compassionate animal lover Comfortable working with small and large breeds Effective communication skills (verbal and listening) Must be able to lift 50+ lbs. to place pets in/out bathing tubs and on/off grooming tables Must be able to stand for extended periods of time We offer a competitive hourly pay starting at $15.00 per hour, plus tips. Pay may depend on skills and/or qualifications. At Whiskers Resort & Pet Spa you would be joining a committed group of engaged like-minded individuals that take pride in their work and always put our furry guests needs and safety first! We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer- and celebrate our employees' differences, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or Veteran status. Different makes us better. If an accommodation under the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) is required in order to respond or apply for this job, please call Human Resources at 616/575-5660. Monday to Thursday 7:40am to 5:00pm up to 36 hours per week