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.
Our Pet Stylists express their creativity as experienced pet groomers in our busy salons, focusing on grooming dogs (and cats too, if certified) of all sizes and temperaments to ensure they look their best. Additional responsibilities include brushing, trimming nails, and performing add-on services. We are an Employee-owned and operated company that is expanding, which provides many growth opportunities within the company. We currently have over 80 locations in more than twenty states coast-to-coast and have been in business for 30 years. If you are looking for a company in which you can learn and grow, our countrywide, well-established pet care facility may be the perfect place for you!
We offer:
Health, dental, vision, life insurance, STD/LTD, 401K with company matching ESOP - Employee Stock Ownership Plan (100% company paid) Grooming tools provided Paid vacation Uniforms 90 day guaranteed wage until 50-60% commission eligible Pet supply and service discounts and more!
Responsibilities:
Consults with customer and complies with all requests to ensure customer satisfaction. Always interacts with customers in a warm, friendly and professional manner Practices timeliness -starts shift on time, and finishes pets before promised time Conscientiously performs all aspects of the grooming service to Best Friends expectations of quality Must have the ability to groom all breeds, style all fur types and is able to complete specific breed styles requested by client Works in an organized and hygienic manner. Keeps work area free of hair and clutter and sanitizes tools and compartments between pets Understands the purpose of products and uses them appropriately, follows label directions. Assists Manager maintain inventory by reporting stock levels Treats equipment and tools with care and helps with simple maintenance. Reports mechanical failures to manager in writing Interacts with Manager and center staffing a manner to make sure the salon runs smoothly and meets the highest expectations of service and product quality
Requirements:
At Minimum 1-2 years of experience out of school or professionally trained Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays Must be able to frequently lift 50 pounds Must be able to work in an environment with exposure to disinfectant/sanitation chemicals, animal dander and excretions Must have excellent interpersonal skills Must have strong communication skills Must possess a love of animals and patience when handling pets Displays a professional manner at all times Upbeat and positive personality Dependable and has reliable transportation
Education:
High School graduate or Equivalent For more information, please visit us on the web at https://bestfriendspetcare.com/careers/ This is a commission-based position with expected earnings of $18.00-$25.00 per hour , based on a combination of commission, client demand, services performed, and individual performance. Actual earnings may vary depending on experience, schedule availability, and business volume.
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Pay:
$18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tools provided Uniform allowance Vision insurance
