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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
EXPERIENCED
groomer. Requirements- Ability to groom dogs to breed standard, to include de-matting, shave downs, pattern clips and hand-scissoring
- Be comfortable directly handling dogs of many different sizes, breeds, and temperaments
- Possess strong time-management skills and the ability to accurately estimate the length of time needed for a groom
- Have a positive can-do attitude
- Reliable & ready to work Experienced groomer (3 year minimum) preferred.