Pet Grooming Technician - Bring Your Pet to Work & Growth

Kennelwood Village Inc; Kirkwood (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Kennelwood Pet Resorts is seeking a Grooming Technician to join a growing pet care leader. You will help ensure the skin and coat of dogs and cats remain clean and healthy, and you will bathe and prepare animals for grooming.

This role offers training and growth opportunities, weekly pay, health benefits, 401k with company match, and paid time off, plus discounts on services and the chance to bring your own pet to work.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods.
• Lift at least 40 lbs regularly and up to 50 lbs on occasion.
• Walk dogs of all sizes on leashes; comfortable around pet hair and dander.
• Flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.
• Previous dog bathing and groom technician experience.

Responsibilities

• 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 with the Grooming Stylist; potential to advance to paid training in the stylist program.
• May be cross-trained in other departments.

Skills

Stand/walk for long periods

Lifting 40–50 lbs

Pet handling around hair/dander

Flexible schedule (weekends/holidays)

Dog bathing/groom experience

Job description

Kennelwood Pet Resorts is seeking a Grooming Technician to join a growing pet care leader. You will help ensure the skin and coat of dogs and cats remain clean and healthy, and you will bathe and prepare animals for grooming.

This role offers training and growth opportunities, weekly pay, health benefits, 401k with company match, and paid time off, plus discounts on services and the chance to bring your own pet to work.