Animal Groomer and Bather jobs in Santa Cruz, CA

The Royal Paw Spa is a specialty dog grooming salon focusing on therapeutic care for skin maladies and pain relief. We are overbooked and understaffed. We are looking to add a top-notch dog washer and groomer’s assistant to our team. We are seeking a calm, caring and compassionate person who will help maintain the positive atmosphere of our spa.

Some experience with animals is a plus, but no prior grooming knowledge is expected. We are happy to train the right person.

A can-do attitude, enjoyment of working with other people and animals, and compassion for animals are a must. The ability to lift pets up to 60 lbs., work long hours on your feet, and tolerance to noise is also a part of this job.

Requirements:

1. A passion for animals

2. A positive attitude – able to shrug off irritation and not let it affect you

3. Must be comfortable with ALL breeds – including bully breeds and giant dogs

4. No animal allergies, product/scent sensitivities

5. Ability to stand for much of shift

6. Ability to work with hands much of shift – includes repetitive motions – may aggravate carpal tunnel or other inflammatory problems.

7. Patience and attention to detail a must - this is a tactile position

8. Willingness to get dirty. This is not a neat & tidy job

9. Stamina and compassion - this is not a sprint, it’s a marathon.

You will get wet. You will get hairy. You will get smothered in puppy kisses and tail wags.

This is an ON SITE position.

Hours: Part time, M-F only. Available hours are flexible, but will be between 9am and 6:30pm.

Pay is $20-23/hr

Please email resume to royalpawspa@gmail.com. Do NOT call. I will not answer calls during the work day.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 25 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Work Location: In person