Lovet Pet Stylist- Scottsdale Hills

Lovet • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

The Pet Stylist provides grooming services for dogs and cats to support the success of the animal hospital. The role involves bathing, brushing, clipping, and performing other grooming services while responding to clients’ needs and providing friendly, excellent service. The stylist uses standard grooming techniques and develops new skills, follows the organization’s operating procedures and pricing philosophy, and treats pets with respect, kindness, and sensitivity. The position also requires daily cleaning and disinfecting of the salon, equipment, and grooming tools.

Lovet Pet Health Care opened its first animal hospital in 1984 and has grown to more than 20 locations across Arizona, Chicago, and Michigan, with a team of more than 500 veterinary care professionals. Lovet is part of TAG – The Aspen Group, which supports independent healthcare practices across multiple consumer healthcare brands. TAG and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers.

Requirements

• Proven ability to groom dogs and cats safely and efficiently.
• Ability to understand dog and cat behavior, body language, and temperament.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to deliver excellent customer service.
• General knowledge of sanitation for grooming tools and supplies.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform the physical activities required for grooming, including walking, reaching, hunching, kneeling, crouching, squatting, lifting, crawling, and pushing or pulling equipment.
• Ability to frequently lift or move up to 40 pounds; assistance must be requested for pets weighing more than 40 pounds.
• Ability to hear pets and see well enough to perform grooming.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily grooming services for dogs and cats, including bathing, brushing, and clipping.
• Understand clients’ needs and provide services that address those needs.
• Communicate effectively and in a friendly manner with clients, delivering excellent client service.
• Perform standard grooming techniques and develop new grooming skills.
• Follow the organization’s pricing philosophy and role-specific operating procedures.
• Care for pets with respect, kindness, and sensitivity.
• Clean and disinfect the salon, equipment, and grooming tools daily.
• Request assistance when lifting pets weighing more than 40 pounds.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed