Pet Grooming Technician — Hands-On Animal Care

Kennelwood Pet Resorts; Glen Carbon Crossing (IL); Sur place; USD 17 000 - 25 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Kennelwood Pet Resorts in Maryville, IL, is seeking a Pet Care Grooming Technician to assist our Grooming Stylists and prepare dogs and cats for their services. This 2nd shift, full-time position offers hands-on grooming duties, including bathing, drying, brushing, nail care, and safe handling of pets.

No prior grooming experience is required; Kennelwood will provide training on procedures, animal handling, equipment, sanitation, and safety.

Qualifications

• Genuine enjoyment of hands-on work with animals.
• Patient, compassionate and attentive care for pets.
• Comfortable handling dogs and cats of various sizes and temperaments.
• Able to follow detailed grooming and pet-care instructions.
• Willing to learn bathing, drying, brushing, nail care, ear cleaning, and other grooming tasks.
• Pays close attention to changes in a pet’s behavior, skin, coat, or condition.
• Reliable team player who responds well to coaching and direction.

Responsabilités

• Prepare dogs and cats for scheduled grooming services.
• Safely bathe pets using appropriate shampoos and techniques.
• Dry, brush, and comb pets based on coat type and requested services.
• Perform basic grooming tasks as trained (nail trimming, paw-pad cleaning, ear cleaning).
• Assist Grooming Stylists with pet preparation and related activities.
• Monitor pets for signs of stress, discomfort, or medical concerns during services.
• Safely handle and position pets of different sizes and temperaments.
• Follow service instructions and special handling requirements.
• Keep grooming areas, tubs, tables, and tools clean and organized.
• Maintain grooming and pet-care records and communicate with staff.

Connaissances

Animal care

Patience & empathy

Team player

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn grooming tasks

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Description du poste

Kennelwood Pet Resorts in Maryville, IL, is seeking a Pet Care Grooming Technician to assist our Grooming Stylists and prepare dogs and cats for their services. This 2nd shift, full-time position offers hands-on grooming duties, including bathing, drying, brushing, nail care, and safe handling of pets.

No prior grooming experience is required; Kennelwood will provide training on procedures, animal handling, equipment, sanitation, and safety.