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The paw spa grooming salon

Dog Groomer

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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.

$33,103 / year median in Pennsylvania

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Summary Join our vibrant pet care team as a Dog Groomer, where your passion for animals and talent for styling will shine! In this energetic role, you will provide professional grooming services to dogs of all breeds and sizes, ensuring each pet looks and feels their best. Your expertise will help enhance pet comfort, hygiene, and appearance while fostering positive experiences for pet owners. This paid position offers a dynamic environment where animal handling, grooming skills, and excellent customer service come together to create happy, healthy pets and satisfied clients. Responsibilities Perform comprehensive grooming services including bathing, brushing, trimming, clipping, and styling of dog coats to meet breed standards and customer preferences Handle animals safely and compassionately during grooming procedures, utilizing proper restraint techniques to ensure pet and personal safety Conduct pet nail trimming, ear cleaning, teeth brushing, and other hygienic care tasks with precision and care Communicate effectively with pet owners to understand grooming requests, provide updates on pet behavior or health concerns, and offer grooming recommendations Maintain a clean and organized grooming station by sanitizing tools and work areas regularly Assist with pet handling during check-in and check-out processes, ensuring a positive experience for both pets and owners Skills Proven experience in pet grooming with a focus on dog coat styling and pet care techniques Knowledge of animal handling, restraint methods, and safe grooming practices across various breeds and sizes Strong communication skills to engage with pet owners confidently and professionally Ability to perform heavy lifting when necessary Familiarity with dog training principles and canine behavior management strategies Excellent customer service skills combined with a genuine love for animals to ensure client satisfaction Join us in creating a welcoming environment where pets are pampered and owners leave delighted! Your dedication to animal care combined with your grooming expertise will make a meaningful difference in our community of pet lovers.
Pay:
From $20.00 per hour
Work Location:
In person