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lovewithtails LLC
Professional Dog Groomer
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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
Overview Join our vibrant team of Love With Tails as a Professional Dog Groomer and unleash your passion for pet care! In this energetic role, you will provide top-tier grooming services that enhance the health, hygiene, and appearance of our canine clients. Your expertise will help create happy, well-groomed pets and satisfied pet owners. At Love With Tails we are committed to fostering a positive environment where your skills in animal handling, pet styling, and customer service shine. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your career while making a difference in the lives of pets and their families. Responsibilities Perform comprehensive grooming services including bathing, brushing, trimming, and styling to meet each pet's specific needs and breed standards Handle dogs with care and confidence, ensuring safe animal restraint and gentle handling throughout all grooming procedures Maintain a clean and organized grooming station, adhering to health and safety protocols at all times Communicate effectively with pet owners to understand grooming preferences and provide recommendations for pet coat styling and maintenance Assist with pet nail trimming, ear cleaning, and other routine animal care tasks to promote overall health and comfort Manage animal restraint techniques skillfully to ensure safety for both pets and staff during grooming sessions Support kennel cleaning, pet sitting, and heavy lifting duties as needed to maintain a safe and welcoming environment Qualifications Bilingual Spanish/ English Musts be able to do al least 5 dogs a day Good level of grooming with at least 4 years of experience Proven experience in dog grooming, pet coat styling, or related animal care roles such as veterinary technician or veterinary assistant experience Strong dog handling skills with the ability to work confidently with animals of various temperaments and sizes Knowledge of animal handling techniques including animal restraint and pet nail trimming Excellent communication skills for engaging with pet owners about grooming needs and animal care advice Familiarity with kennel operations, pet sitting, heavy lifting, and general animal care procedures Background in veterinary or veterinary technician experience is a plus but not required; a passion for animals is essential Ability to perform physical tasks such as standing for extended periods, bending, lifting heavy objects safely, and performing detailed grooming work.
If you are passionate about working with pets and have the skills that's necessary to excel as a Pet Groomer, we encourage you to apply for this position!
If you are passionate about working with pets and have the skills that's necessary to excel as a Pet Groomer, we encourage you to apply for this position!