Animal Groomer and Bather jobs in Saginaw, MI

EXPERIENCED PET GROOMING BATHER

About Our Industry: The Pet Care industry is a multi-billion dollar industry that continues to grow. Pets are valued members of our families and their care is a top priority for pet grooming clients. An entry-level role in the pet care industry can prove to be a great jump start to a career and provide valuable work experience that easily translates to other industries!

About Us: We are a high volume grooming salon in the heart of Downtown Davison. We value pet safety, exceptional grooming, and client service. We are pet parents who value integrity and care within the scope of their work. We are animal lovers to the core. When you leave we are baby talking and giving your furry family member all the positive interaction possible.

Job Description: Our Bathers/Assistants are responsible for prepping, bathing, brushing and drying our pet clients. Additional tasks include nail trim services, shop cleaning and laundry duties. Our Bathers receive training from experienced senior staff members. All tasks are completed by using humane practices and adhering to safety procedures.

Additional tasks include (but are not limited to):

• Acts as assistant to groomer by:
• Bathing, blow dry, and prepare each pet's coat for grooming.
• Blow dry, fluff and remove any knots or tangles to prepare the pet for the groomer.
• Complete nail trims
• Document and note any concerns (temperament, health, etc) and report to groomer
• Provide the best customer service possible to ensure their pet received top-quality grooming
• Monitor pets at all times for signs of stress and or health concerns
• Clean pet waste as needed/directed
• General shop maintenance where needed
• Towel laundry
• Vacuuming hair

Ideal Candidate:

• The ideal meets experience requirements and has familiarity with small business grooming.
• The ideal candidate is exceptionally dependable and arrives to work as scheduled.
• As a small business we thrive when all of our staff arrives as scheduled. Each and every role is critical to our daily operations.
• Exceptional attendance is likely our most critical quality we need in this candidate!
• Attention to detail; even in fast paced environment
• Workplace flexibility
• Excellent communicator; asks questions when unsure, communicates in a direct but professional manner
• Ideal candidate is invested in pet care industry

Candidate Skills/Requirements:

• At least 18 years of age
• At least 6 months of pet bathing experience
• Cares for and values all types of dogs and cats
• Patience with stressed/frustrated/excited dogs & cats
• Agreeable to cleaning pet waste/accidents
• Ability to document in writing condition of pet, any notable concerns/issues, and more
• Mental Flexibility
• Ability to complete job in fast paced and changing environment
• Time management
• Team Player
• Communicative
• Positive Mindset
• Receptive to Feedback
• Availability: Monday - Saturday (as early as 8AM)

Employment Details:

• Part Time
• Pay Range $10.50-$12.00 (pay is commensurate with industry experience)
• Paid on the job training

Transparency in Employment: We value transparency during and after the hiring process. This simple but important tenant of communication makes for a smooth hiring process and an easy transition after the initial hire. As such we believe the below information is important when making your decision on whether or not to apply:

• Small businesses (like ours) thrive when our staff shows up. Due to our volume and the nature of small business we do not have the ability to accommodate; frequent call offs, absences unplanned or planner, and/or habitual tardiness. We acknowledge life gets hectic. However, you will not be successful in this role if you are not able to consistently meet these expectations.
• This position is for a Bather. At this time we have no plans to train or promote any staff to a grooming role. We cannot predict or assure any staff members that a future grooming role will be available.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $10.50 - $13.00 per hour

Expected hours: 6 – 36 per week

Compensation package:

• Commission pay
• Tips

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• 1. Please describe your prior experience as a professional pet bather (training, how many months/years or experience, etc).

2. If you do not have professional experience please indicate any experience that you feel is applicable to this job description.

Please note these questions are required to be considered for the position.

Work Location: In person