Pet Grooming Technician — Hands-On Animal Care

Kennelwood Pet Resorts

Grantwood Village (MO)

On-site

USD 17,000 - 25,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Kennelwood Pet Resorts - South is seeking a Pet Care Grooming Technician to support grooming stylists and prepare pets for scheduled services. You will learn Kennelwood's procedures for bathing, drying, brushing, and handling animals, while ensuring a safe and positive experience for every pet in our care.

No prior professional grooming experience is required as Kennelwood will provide comprehensive training and supervision.

Qualifications

Ideal candidates have a passion for animal care and are comfortable with hands-on grooming tasks.
Able to follow detailed grooming and pet-care instructions accurately.
Willing to learn bathing, drying, brushing and other grooming responsibilities.
Patient, compassionate, and attentive when caring for pets.

Responsibilities

Prepare dogs and cats for scheduled grooming services.
Safely bathe pets using appropriate shampoos, conditioners, treatments, and bathing techniques.
Dry, brush, and comb pets based on coat type and services.
Perform basic grooming services as trained (nail trimming, paw-pad cleaning, ear cleaning).
Assist Grooming Stylists with pet preparation and other grooming-related activities.
Monitor pets for signs of stress, discomfort, illness, injury, or behavioral concerns.
Safely handle, leash, move, and position dogs and cats of different sizes and temperaments.
Keep grooming areas, tubs, tables, kennels, tools, and workstations clean and organized.
Maintain grooming documentation and communicate important information to Grooming Stylists.