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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.
$33,412 / year median in New Jersey
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Requirements:
Comfortable grooming all dog breeds and sizes (no size discrimination).Able to independently complete a minimum of 5 dogs per 8-hour shift (dependent on size/breed).Key Responsibilities:
Managing full grooms from start to finish (check-in, washing, drying, and haircuts).Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized salon space.Working collaboratively with the team to ensure a smooth daily workflow.