pet groomer

• Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits

Overview

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Bathe and shampoo animals
• Clip animal coat
• Document animal behaviour
• Monitor animal behaviour
• Style animal coat
• Clean and disinfect cages, pens, aquariums, kennels, runs, stall and enclosures
• Conduct anal glands treatment
• Keep records of animals treated
• Clean animal ears
• Provide flea bath treatments to animals
• Clip animal nails
• Perform expert clipping on show animals with tools including clippers, shears and massage sponges
• Perform dental cleaning on domestic animals
• Train staff in job duties, sanitation and safety procedures
• Receive payments
• Provide clients with information
• Explain the type and cost of services offered
• Clean work area

Experience and Specialization

Hair Styling Techniques

• Blow drying

Type of Pets Groomed

• All breeds of dogs
• Cats

Area of Work Experience

• Cleaning

Area of Specialization

• Product
• Domestic animals/pets (cats, kittens, puppies, dogs, etc.)

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Fast-paced environment
• Standing for extended periods
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal Suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player

Other Benefits

• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Who Can Apply to This Job?

Only apply to this job if:

• You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
• You have a valid Canadian work permit.

If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.