Pet Stylist

Aspen Dental•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

Pet Stylist The Pet Stylist is instrumental in providing high quality grooming services to clients supporting the overall success of the animal hospital. The role and responsibilities include bathing, brushing, clipping, and providing other grooming services to domestic pets, typically dogs and cats.

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.
Ability to deliver excellent customer service.
General knowledge of the sanitation of grooming tools and supplies.
The role requires the ability to stand for long periods of time, sometimes for several hours.
The role also requires walking, use of hands and fingers, reaching, hunching over pets, kneeling, crouching, squatting, lifting, and crawling.
Pushing and pulling of equipment is necessary for moving tables and cleaning the grooming area.
The employee must frequently lift or move up to 40 pounds.
You must request assistance for helping when lifting pets in excess of 40 pounds.
The role does require the ability to hear pets and have vision to perform grooms.

Responsibilities

Perform the full realm of grooming services, daily, of dogs and cats.
General understanding of the client’s needs and delivering on those needs.
Communicate effectively and in a friendly manner with clients.
Provide WOW client service.
Perform standard grooming techniques as well as new skills.
Embrace the organization’s pricing philosophy.
Responsible for learning and implementing the operation procedures set forth in the role.
Care for all pets with respect, kindness, and sensitivity.
Responsible for cleaning and disinfecting the salon, equipment, and grooming tools daily.
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.