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About The Position

Requirements

• One year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Customer-service orientation and excellent verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with standard cuts for all breeds and ability to safely and comfortably handle dogs and cats of various sizes.
• Strong work ethic; organized, reliable, and a team player.
• Ability to maintain a clean and healthy environment for guests.
• Flexibility to meet resort scheduling needs, including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and peak times.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Physical ability and stamina to groom several pets per day safely and skillfully.

Responsibilities

• Consult with customers, explain available and rendered services, and explain costs.
• Safely and professionally groom several pets per day.
• Check pets for parasites, lumps, bumps, or cuts before bathing.
• Clean and pluck ears, trim nails, and express external anal glands.
• Bathe pets using appropriate shampoo and conditioner; demat, brush, and fluff dry them.
• Maintain the grooming room, including cleaning cages, tubs, tables, clipper blades, scissors, and brushes, and vacuuming and mopping floors.
• Grow the customer base and service volume by making calls, cross-selling, and identifying potential service needs during downtime.
• Professionally greet and check in guests.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Resort Manager and/or Grooming Manager.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus and additional bonuses available.
• Complimentary Pet Day Camp and boarding for employees’ pets.
• Discounts on grooming and veterinary care at Pet Paradise locations and clinics.
• Ongoing training and opportunities to enhance and diversify skills.