Weekend Groomer

Furry Land; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Training & development

Job summary

Furry Land in Corpus Christi, TX is seeking a Part-Time Weekend Groomer with professional grooming experience to join our energetic team. You will bathe, trim coats, handle animals with care, and communicate grooming preferences to owners in a friendly, professional manner.

This role offers a flexible weekend schedule, a supportive environment, and opportunities to sharpen grooming techniques while ensuring pets feel safe and loved during every visit.

Qualifications

• Professional grooming experience required.
• Strong animal handling skills for dogs and cats.
• Knowledge of coat styling and pet nail trimming.
• Excellent customer service and clear owner communication.
• Ability to lift safely when handling larger animals or equipment.
• Kennel experience or pet sitting background beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Safely bathe and dry pets with comfort and care.
• Perform precise haircuts and coat styling per owner specs.
• Handle animals with proper restraint to ensure safety.
• Assist with nail trimming, ear cleaning and grooming maintenance.
• Communicate grooming preferences and aftercare instructions to owners.
• Maintain a clean, organized grooming station with sanitation protocols.
• Support with kennel management and pet sitting as needed.

Skills

Pet grooming experience

Animal handling

Coat styling

Customer service

Lifting safety

Kennel/pet sitting

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks
• Training & development

Job Overview

***Professional Grooming Experience Required***

Join our dynamic team as a Part-Time, Weekend Groomer, where your passion for animals and attention to detail will shine! In this lively role, you will be responsible for providing exceptional grooming services that ensure pets look and feel their best. Your energetic approach will help create a positive experience for both pets and their owners, fostering trust and satisfaction. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in pet care, grooming techniques, and animal handling while working in a supportive environment dedicated to animal well-being.

Duties

• Safely bathe and dry pets, ensuring thorough cleaning and comfort during the process
• Perform precise haircuts and pet coat styling to meet owner specifications and breed standards
• Handle animals gently and confidently, utilizing proper restraint techniques to ensure safety for pets and staff
• Assist with pet nail trimming, ear cleaning, and other grooming maintenance tasks
• Communicate effectively with pet owners about grooming preferences, special needs, and aftercare instructions
• Maintain a clean and organized grooming station, adhering to sanitation protocols
• Assist with animal handling during grooming procedures, including kennel management and pet sitting as needed

Skills

• Experience in pet grooming is required
• Strong animal handling skills, including canine and feline handling techniques
• Knowledge of veterinary procedures such as veterinary technician or assistant experience is a plus
• Familiarity with pet coat styling, pet nail trimming, and animal restraint methods
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to communicate clearly with pet owners
• Ability to perform heavy lifting safely when handling larger animals or equipment
• Prior kennel experience or pet sitting background is beneficial for understanding animal behavior and care needs

This role is ideal for motivated individuals who love working with animals and want to make a positive impact through quality grooming services. We value energetic team players committed to animal care excellence!