Professional Pet Groomer

Professional Pet Groomer Charlotte, NC Job Details 9 hours ago Qualifications Pet care Computer operation Phone communication Computer literacy Sanitation English Pet grooming Mid-level Decision making Client services Animal welfare Typing Clean workspace maintenance Grammar Experience Communication skills Full Job Description Professional Groomers associated with Long Animal Hospital & Emergency Center are expected to provide consistently high quality bathing and grooming services, as their work reflects positively or negatively on our facility. In order to occupy a table in our grooming salon, groomers must open their schedule for enough appointments to perform a specified minimum number of grooms per month. Groomers must have excellent communication skills and a strong dedication to outstanding client service. Groomers are expected to meet and exceed client's expectations for quality of service provided by our facility. Groomers must be able to empathize with the clients and remain compassionate and well mannered under all circumstances. Groomers should have a firm belief in the quality of care provided by Long Animal Hospital & Emergency Center and communicate this sense of assurance to our clients. Groomers must learn and understand our health requirements for pets boarded or groomed at our facility and be able to clearly communicate the importance of these to our clients. Groomers must have sufficient physical strength, mobility and stamina to lift and/or move heavy pets and objects, the dexterity and confidence to handle, bathe and groom pets who may be scared or aggressive, and the ability to monitor pets for signs of distress or disease. Providing for the comfort of pets and sanitation of the facility by keeping the grooming area clean and odor free is an essential part of the daily routine. Essential Qualifications Training and experience grooming common dog breeds and cats Employees must be responsible to work the schedule they are assigned. Excessive tardiness or truancy is disruptive to patient care and client service and cannot be accommodated. All employees must be able to read, write legibly, and communicate clearly in English both in person and on the telephone. Employees must have good oral and written communication skills including the ability to listen, talk, write, type and otherwise communicate with professionalism and tact. Proper grammar, spelling and punctuation are expected. Basic computer literacy including the ability to type on a computer keyboard, use a computer mouse and view information on a computer screen is required. Employees must have the physical strength and ability to lift and carry a pet or other object weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance. Must be able to assist in lifting patients or other objects weighing more than 50 pounds. Employees must be able to safely and competently operate equipment pertinent to carrying out their duties. Employees must be able to make independent decisions and solve complex problems.