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This position is responsible providing professional grooming services for dogs using the knowledge of canine characteristics and grooming styles and techniques.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Min 5%)

1. Deliver world class customer satisfaction
2. Answer phone and schedule appointments
3. Book appointments and greet pets as they come in
4. Report all accidents and injuries to the Store Manager promptly
5. Follow bathing/grooming procedures as outlined
6. Clean ears, clip nails and perform other needed services
7. Adhere to customer instruction of clipping pattern desired
8. Clip dog's hair according to determined pattern, using electric clippers, combs, and shears
9. Comb and shape dogs' coat
10. Talk to live animal, or use other non-physical techniques to keep animal calm
11. Complete and maintain customer and company forms
12. Properly and completely fill out required grooming forms
13. Observe all safety rules and procedures and adhere to safety standards
14. Sweep, vacuum, clean and sanitize cages, tubs and other cleaning as needed to maintain standards
15. Assist in store operations as needed

Qualifications

1+ years of experience required

High School Diploma is required

Any suitable combination of education and experience will be considered.

Preferred knowledge, skills or abilities

Operate and use all grooming tools and equipment including bathing tubs, brushes, steel combs, barber shears, scissors, clippers, driers, and bathing products such as perfumed shampoo and soaps
Ability to read, write, and count accurately.
Communicate effectively with customers
Display compassion with animals and treat them accordingly
Exhibit attention to detail
Read, write, and count to accurately complete all documentation
Lift and carry pets generally weighing 0-50 pounds
Work varied hours, days, nights, and weekends as business needs dictate
Stand and walk for long periods of time
Safely work around pets and pets' waste

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