Senior Dog Groomer - Milford

Animates Holdings NZ Ltd; Auckland; Vor Ort; NZD 42.000 - 62.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Ongoing training

Career progression

Staff discounts

Parental leave

Paws for Good volunteer leave

Bereavement leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Zusammenfassung

Animates Vetcare Milford Grooming Salon is seeking an experienced Dog Groomer to join our Milford Veterinary Clinic team. The role is a permanent, Monday to Friday position, 40 hours per week, to deliver Paw-some grooming while keeping the salon clean and hygienic.

With 5+ years’ grooming experience or NZQCF Level 4+ qualification, you will confidently bath, brush and cut all coat types, grow a regular client base, and contribute to store sales with excellent pet care and customer service.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of grooming experience or NZQCF Level 4+ qualification.

Aufgaben

• Groom pets to the highest standard.
• Maintain salon cleanliness and hygiene.
• Provide a positive customer and pet experience.

Kenntnisse

Pet grooming

Customer engagement

Time management

Communication skills

Sales growth

Ausbildung

NZQCF Level 4+

Jobbeschreibung

Animates Vetcare is New Zealand’s leading pet care company with 47 pet specialty retail stores, 33 grooming salons and 14 vet clinics and growing.

Our Milford Grooming Salon, located within our Milford Veterinary Clinic, is seeking an experienced and passionate Dog Groomer to run our Salon!

This is a permanent, Monday to Friday position, working 40 hours per week (negotiable)!

About the Role:

You’ll provide a \"Paw-some Experience’ to our customers and their furry friends by ensuring grooms are completed to the highest standard all whilst keeping the salon clean and hygienic.

With a large variety of grooming services available, it’s important you are confident with correct bathing, brushing and cutting techniques for all coat types.

What we're looking for:

• Enthusiasm and passion for the care and wellbeing of pets


• Ideally 5+ years’ experience as a Groomer, or a qualification at level 4 or higher on the New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework (NZQCF)


• An exceptionally friendly manner to engage customers, build a regular client base and grow sales


• Excellent time management and communication skills


• High work standards and ethics

What we offer:

• Ongoing learning and development


• Various career progression pathways


• Generous discounts at our retail stores and vet clinics


• Parental leave benefits to support your growing family


• Give back to your chosen charities through our ‘Paws for Good’ volunteer leave


• Paid bereavement leave following the loss of a pet


• Access to free counselling through our Employee Assistance Programme

Why You'll Love Working at Vetcare:

You'll join a supportive and passionate team where everyone works together to provide the best possible care for our patients, clients, and each other.

We're proud of our inclusive culture and values of Passion, Authenticity, Care, Knowledge, and Togetherness. As a Rainbow Tick Certified Employer, we encourage everyone to bring their whole selves to work.

We're also proud to be the first organisation in Aotearoa to achieve Gold Level recognition in the Mental Health First Aid Workplace Recognition Programme, reflecting our commitment to the wellbeing of our people and creating a workplace where everyone feels supported and connected.