Professional Dog Bather/Kennel Tech and Dog Groomers Wanted

Job Description

Job Description

We are a high volume, high quality Pet Grooming Salon, that provides fully inclusive pet grooming services, where it is “Every Pet, Every Time”. We are seeking Experienced Bather's & Groomer's for our busy Salon. The bathing position is a dual position, both Pet Bather/Kennel Worker and our grooming position is for an experienced Pet Stylist.

We are in our sixth year in business in the Azle, TX area and our 42nd overall year in the Pet Care Industry.

We are proud to have been voted Best of Azle since 2022.

We are looking for career minded person to join our team.

What We look for in a Candidate:

We are looking for people with experience bathing & grooming in a high volume/high quality Pet Grooming Salon. Must have a passion for pets & people and the desire to grow a fulfilling career.

Qualified candidates must be 18 years or older. Have a High School Diploma or equivalent (ie. GED, etc.). Ability to work flexible hours, Tuesday through Saturday. Ability to work the occasional Sunday and/or Monday, as situations dictate. Ability to work holidays and/or surrounding holiday windows. Must have exceptional Customer Service skills. Able to work in a team dynamic. We ALL work as a TEAM.

Must be DRAMA FREE!!! We have a zero-tolerance policy as it relates to drinking, drugs, and workplace environment (to include harassment, violence, etc.).

MUST possess good “Conflict Resolution” skills – ability to handle conflict with tact and diplomacy. Must have reliable transportation. We rely on punctual, responsible, dependable people as this is a full service, fast paced environment. Must be detail oriented. Ability to work fast while meeting high quality standards. Possess a positive attitude. Possess good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to follow written and verbal directions. Ability to communicate with clients and other salon/kennel personnel to achieve requested services in the prescribed timeframe. Must be able to handle “icky/gross things” (examples are, but not limited to dog feces, urine, dirty, smelly, and yeasty ears, eye crusties, fleas, scrubbing dogs rear ends, anal gland expression, etc.). Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Must be able to work under conditions that require sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, pulling, pushing, grasping, lifting, etc. Cleanliness. Must possess a patient & caring demeanor, as our clients are living creatures, and as such, are subject to the same anxieties, fears, & moods as a human being. Must be self-motivated. Ability to be self-sufficient. Possess strong attention to detail. Possess high energy. Must be attentive, ambitious, and engaged.

Job duties/responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

· Bathing & hand/table-top drying of all breeds & sizes

· Thorough brushing, combing, and dematting of all breeds & sizes to remove mats,

tangles, etc. in preparation of tidy’s and haircuts

· Grinding, filing, and buffing nails

· Clipping pad hair

· Cleaning ears and ear hair removal

· Anal gland expression

· Sanitary trim’s

· Pet Clip's & Styling

· Other grooming services

· Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment throughout the day and at the end of

each shift

· Taking dogs for potty breaks

· Interactive play care with boarding dogs (Bathing Candidates)

· Feeding (Bathing Candidates)

· Picking up dog poop (Bathing Candidates)

· Cleaning and sanitizing inside & outside kennels (Bathing Candidates)

· Entering data

· Book, open, and close appointments in database

· Inventory (supplies)

SPECIAL NOTES: For the Bather Position only - While experience is always welcome, it is not a requirement. This is a PHYSICAL JOB! YOU WILL GET WET! Learning to express Anal Glands is part of the job duties! You will have to PICKUP POOP! You will be responsible for thorough cleaning and sanitizing! You will interact with animals. If you are able to work in these situations, are a fast learner, have strong people skills, and a great work ethic, then this can provide a wonderful career path for you. This is an excellent for the right candidate(s) to work and train under a Master Groomer.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

We always strive to be on the leading edge of the Pet Care Industry. We are a world class professional organization, while maintaining our Mom & Pop charm and sensibilities. We are proud to offer award-winning grooming and dog boarding services to pet parents in our local community and great surrounding area’s. \nCompany Description

Kimberly’s Groom Room, LLC and Ohana Hideaway Pet Resort, LLC always strive to be on the leading edge of the Pet Care Industry. We are a world class professional organization, while maintaining our Mom & Pop charm and sensibilities. We are proud to offer award-winning grooming and dog boarding services to pet parents in our local community and great surrounding area’s.

Company Description

Kimberly’s Groom Room, LLC and Ohana Hideaway Pet Resort, LLC always strive to be on the leading edge of the Pet Care Industry. We are a world class professional organization, while maintaining our Mom & Pop charm and sensibilities. We are proud to offer award-winning grooming and dog boarding services to pet parents in our local community and great surrounding area’s.