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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.
$29,739 / year median in Texas
+18% projected growth
Job Description
- $20 an hour 8 hours ago Benefits Employee discount Qualifications Payment processing Greeting customers Hospitality industry experience Pet care facilities Full Job Description Job Overview Bark and Purr Pet Grooming & Boarding is Allen's premier pet wellness destination, and we're a certified Fear-Free grooming salon.
- Run the front desk: greet every client and pet by name, manage scheduling, and process payments accurately at checkout.
- Oversee the flow of pets through the shop, arrival, bathing, grooming, and pickup, catching bottlenecks and clearing them before they become late dogs.
- Coordinate staff across the floor for the shift: who's on, who needs help, and where attention is needed most.
- Watch for Fear, Anxiety & Stress signals shop-wide and make sure our Fear-Free protocol is followed at every station.
- Confirm every pet's information is accurate and up to date in our shop systems before and during their visit.
- Own the pickup hand-back, the parent's last impression of the visit, including a quick, genuine update on how their pet did.
- Handle day-to-day issues on the floor: a scheduling conflict, an upset client, a staffing gap, and know what to decide yourself versus what to bring to ownership.
- Help open and close the shop, and keep the space clean, calm, and running the way it should. What we're looking for
- Real experience running a shift or a front-of-house team, ideally in a pet care, salon, spa, or hospitality setting.
- A calm, decisive presence, you notice problems early and you're comfortable making a call.
- Genuine love for animals and a Fear-Free, client-first mindset.
- Strong communication skills, both with clients and with the team you're coordinating.
- Comfortable being the point person during a busy shift, without needing everything spelled out for you.
- Comfortable in a wet, humid environment; able to stand for extended periods. Compensation & perks
- Hourly rate per offer letter.
Pet Care Benefit:
employee dogs attend daycare at no cost during your shift.Personal Pet Grooming:
use of shop equipment for your own pets when available.Retail Discount:
employee discount on all Bark and Purr products.Training Sponsorship:
company-sponsored Fear-Free certification and industry training.- A real leadership role in a growing, pet-first business, not just another retail shift.
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Pay:
$13.00- $20.
Work Location:
In personBenefits
- Dental Insurance
- Discounts/Reimbursements