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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.
$31,714 / year median in Michigan
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Full-Time:
4 ten-hour shifts per weekPart-Time:
2-3 ten-hour shifts per week Weekend availability is required Responsibilities Provide professional grooming services including bathing, brushing, haircuts, nail trims, and other routine grooming services. Provide safe, compassionate handling throughout the grooming process. Follow Fear Free principles and adjust handling techniques for anxious, fearful, senior, or sensitive pets. Evaluate the pet's coat, skin, and general condition and communicate any concerns noticed during grooming to the pet owner. Consult with clients regarding grooming preferences, coat condition, maintenance, and realistic expectations. Safely handle and restrain pets when necessary. Safely drive and navigate a mobile grooming van to clients' homes throughout Oakland County. Maintain a clean, sanitized, organized, and professional-looking grooming van throughout the day. Complete end-of-day cleaning and preparation for the following workday. Load and unload laundry, supplies, and other necessary items. Restock the grooming van as needed. Provide professional, respectful customer service and help build long-term client relationships. Qualifications Minimum 2 years of professional dog-grooming experience required. Strong knowledge of different breeds, coat types, grooming styles, and breed-specific grooming needs. Ability to complete quality haircuts independently. Excellent animal-handling skills with an emphasis on safety, patience, and compassion. Comfortable working with nervous, fearful, or sensitive dogs. Strong attention to detail and pride in producing high-quality work. Excellent communication and customer-service skills. Ability to work independently and manage a mobile grooming schedule responsibly. Physical ability to stand for extended periods and safely lift or assist dogs when necessary. Valid driver's license and clean driving record required. Must be comfortable safely operating a large grooming vehicle. Reliable and willing to work scheduled weekends. What Makes Paws Mobile Salon Different You'll work one-on-one with pets in a calm, controlled environment, with the equipment and products you need provided by us. Our focus is not on grooming as many dogs as possible—it's on providing excellent care, producing quality work, and creating a better experience for the groomer, the pet, and the client.Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Pay:
$300.00 - $350.00 per dayBenefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insuranceExperience:
Pet grooming: 1 year (Required)License/Certification:
Driver's License (Required) Ability toCommute:
Lake Orion, MI 48359 (Required) Ability toRelocate:
Lake Orion, MI 48359: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)Work Location:
In personBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance