Groomer assistant

Overview

Join our dynamic pet care team as a Groomer Assistant animal care services! This energetic position offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with professional groomers, pet owners, and animals of all kinds. You will assist in grooming, handling, and caring for pets, ensuring they feel safe, comfortable, and looking their best. Whether you’re passionate about animals or eager to develop your skills in pet grooming. this role provides a rewarding environment to grow your career while making a positive impact on pets and their owners.

Duties

• Assist groomers with pet handling, bathing, drying, brushing, and coat styling to ensure quality grooming results.
• Handle pet nail trimming, ear cleaning, basic grooming and clipper work.
• Ensure proper animal restraint techniques are used to keep pets safe and comfortable during grooming sessions.
• Communicate effectively with pet owners about grooming needs, special care instructions, and pet behavior.
• Help maintain a clean and organized grooming area by sanitizing tools and workspaces regularly.
• Assist with heavy lifting of animals or equipment when necessary to support smooth operations.

Skills

• Experience in dog training or handling that demonstrates patience and understanding of animal behavior
• Knowledge of animal care practices including pet coat styling and animal restraint techniques.
• Strong communication skills to interact confidently with pet owners and team members.
• Ability to perform pet nail trimming, bathing, brushing, and other grooming tasks with precision.
• Animal handling skills across various species such as dogs, cats, or horses are a plus.
• Customer service orientation with a friendly attitude to ensure positive experiences for clients and their pets.
• Physical ability for heavy lifting and standing for extended periods during busy grooming sessions.

Join us in creating happy, healthy pets by providing compassionate care in a lively environment! This paid position offers valuable hands-on experience in pet grooming, animal handling —perfect for those eager to advance their skills in the animal care industry.

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid training

Work Location: In person