Pet Groomer Apprentice / Bather

About the role

Woof Gang Bakery Fleming Island is currently seeking a caring and compassionate individual interested in a career in the grooming industry. The ideal candidate has compassion for animals and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Pet Dog Grooming
• Bathing/Drying
• Cleaning Ears, Plucking ears, depressing glands
• Nail Trimming & Filing
• Brushing/Combing, deshedding
• Laundry & General Upkeep of Tools/Equipment
• Customer Service

Requirements

• Must be a patient, caring, passionate dog lover with an interest in a career as a pet groomer.
• Must have compassion and patience with animals.
• Must bring a great attitude to work and possess a friendly positive attitude.
• Prior employment working as a bather, grooming assistant or veterinarian assistant is preferred but not necessary.
• Stamina to bathe, dry, and groom several dogs a day including lifting large dogs.
• Must have open availability to work full time including weekends.
• Must be willing to learn grooming skills and accept positive criticism.
• Must maintain a clean and healthy appearance and environment for clients.
• Must have the great work ethic, organized, reliable with great attention to detail.
• Must be over 18 years old and have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be willing to undergo a background check and/or drug screening.

Qualifications

• Must have completed paid training that includes safety training, pet bathing, drying techniques, ear cleaning, nail trims, and filing.
• Must progress into learning the essentials of pet grooming as each individual skill is mastered.
• This apprenticeship program includes hands-on experience and a progression into a career as a Pet Stylist.
• The program typically takes between 6 months to 1 year to complete.

Skills

• Patience
• Compassion
• Attention to Detail
• Positive Attitude
• Work Ethic
• Organization
• Reliability
• Attention to Detail

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Employee Discounts

Pay

• Full-time

Schedule

• Full-time
• Open availability to work weekends