Full-Time Pet Care Grooming Technician - 1st shift (9:00AM-5:00PM)

Kennelwood Village•Kirkwood, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Kennelwood Pet Resorts is looking for a Grooming Technician to be a part of a growing industry leader pet care business. As a Grooming Technician, you will help ensure that the skin and coat of each of our grooming clients' furry family members, including dogs and cats, are kept clean and healthy. This role involves working alongside Grooming Stylists with the potential to advance to the stylist program, which includes paid training. The company has a long history of innovation in the pet care industry and a philosophy centered on creating experiences that build trust and confidence.

Requirements

Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time
Ability to lift at least 40 lbs on a regular basis and up to 50 lbs on occasion
Ability to walk dogs of all sizes on leashes
Comfortable working around pet hair and dander
A passion for animals
Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays
Previous dog bathing and groom technician experience

Nice To Haves

Potential to advance to the stylist program that includes paid training to advance to that position

Responsibilities

Prepare and bathe the animal
Help to minimize the stress of the animal's grooming experience
Brush dogs and cats to the standards requested by the client
Clip nails, clean paw pads, clean ears, and perform anal gland expressions
Apply finishing touches such as bows or bandanas
Assist with cleaning and salon maintenance tasks
Work along side the Grooming Stylist for the best grooming experience, with the potential to advance to the stylist program that includes paid training to advance to that position
May be cross-trained in other departments