Pet Stylist

Azpetvet; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in pet care is seeking a dedicated Pet Stylist to provide high-quality grooming services. In this role, you will be responsible for bathing, brushing, and clipping domestic pets, ensuring their comfort and safety. Your ability to understand animal behavior and communicate effectively will be key to delivering exceptional customer service. Join a team that values respect and kindness towards all pets while embracing a supportive environment that encourages learning and growth in grooming techniques. This is a fantastic opportunity for those passionate about animal care and grooming.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to groom pets safely and efficiently.
• Effective communication skills with clients and pets.

Responsibilities

• Perform full grooming services for dogs and cats daily.
• Ensure cleanliness of the grooming area and tools.

Skills

Grooming dogs and cats

Understanding animal behavior

Effective communication

Customer service

Sanitation knowledge

Job description

The Pet Stylist is instrumental in providing high quality grooming services to clients supporting the overall success of the animal hospital. The role and responsibilities include bathing, brushing, clipping, and providing other grooming services to domestic pets, typically dogs and cats.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Duties/Responsibilities:

1. The primary function of this role is to perform the full realm of grooming services, daily, of dogs and cats.
2. General understanding of the client’s needs and delivering on those needs.
3. Ability to communicate effectively and in a friendly manner with clients.
4. Provide WOW client service.
5. Ability to perform standard grooming techniques as well as new skills.
6. Embrace the organization’s pricing philosophy.
7. Responsible for learning and implementing the operation procedures set forth in the role.
8. Ability to care for all pets with respect, kindness, and sensitivity.
9. Responsible for cleaning and disinfecting the salon, equipment, and grooming tools daily.
10. Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.

Required Skills/Abilities:

1. Proven ability to groom dogs and cats safely and efficiently.
2. Ability to understand dog and cat behavior, body language and temperament.
3. Effective oral and written communication.
4. Ability to deliver excellent customer service.
5. General knowledge of the sanitation of grooming tools and supplies.

Physical Requirements:

1. The role requires the ability to stand for long periods of time, sometimes for several hours.
2. The role also requires walking, use of hands and fingers, reaching, hunching over pets, kneeling, crouching, squatting, lifting, and crawling.
3. Pushing and pulling of equipment is necessary for moving tables and cleaning the grooming area. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 40 pounds.
4. You must request assistance for helping when lifting pets in excess of 40 pounds.
5. The role does require the ability to hear pets and have vision to perform grooms.