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Description
Description
Groom Tech
Kennelwood Pet Resorts is looking for a Grooming Technician to be a part of a growing industry leader pet care business. Â As a Grooming Technician you get to help ensure that the skin and coat of each of our grooming clients' furry family members are kept clean and healthy, including dogs and cats!
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Essential duties and responsibilities:
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- Prepare and bathe the animal
- Help to minimize the stress of the animal's grooming experience
- Brush dogs and cats to the standards requested by the client
- Clip nails, clean paw pads, clean ears, and perform anal gland expressions
- Apply finishing touches such as bows or bandanas
- Assist with cleaning and salon maintenance tasks
- Work along side the Grooming Stylist for the best grooming experience, with the potential to advance to the stylist program that includes paid training to advance to that position
- May be cross-trained in other departments
What's in it for you?
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- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Weekly paychecks
- Training and growth potential
- 401k plus employer match
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Free Pet Boarding and Dog DayCamp
- Discounts on Training and Grooming
- Bring your pet to work with you!
Benefits may vary per position and department
Kennelwood Pet Resorts opened its first location in 1974. Since the beginning, Kennelwood has been a leader in the pet care industry being the first to introduce pet services like Shed-X and Doggie DayCamp and continues the tradition by offering services such as training, grooming, dog daycamp, and boarding. Kennelwood has nine convenient pet resort locations as well as a Kennelwood Academy for Dog Training Professionals. Kennelwood continues to be an industry leader and has the philosophy that the experiences we create form connections that build trust and confidence. Â Join our team and be a part of the tradition and contribute to the lives of the pets entrusted in our care!
Requirements
Qualifications: Â
- Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time
- Ability to lift at least 40 lbs on a regular basis and up to 50 lbs on occasion
- Ability to walk dogs of all sizes on leashes Comfortable working around pet hair and dander
- A passion for animals Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays
- Previous dog bathing and groom technician experience
This description is representative only and is not exhaustive of all the tasks this position may be required to perform. Â
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