Animal Groomer and Bather jobs in Tulsa, OK

Description

Our beautiful spa includes a professional grooming table, drying crates and handheld dryer, walk-in tubs, plus other equipment and supplies. 

Qualifications

• Must love dogs
• Ability to work cohesively with others in a fun, fast paced environment
• Ability to react to situations that may pose a hazard to the health and safety of dogs entrusted by pet parents to Dogtopia
• Sound understanding of animal behavior
• The ability to stand for long periods of time
• The ability to treat all animals with compassion
• The ability to lift heavy pets and equipment

Personal Characteristics

• Detail oriented
• Excellent communication skills
• Exceptional customer service skills

Requirements

Spa Services – to complete these duties it is required to lift dogs into tubs, cage banks and onto grooming tables. Moving dogs, by leash, from area to area while maintaining full control of the dog is necessary.

• Bathing, conditioning, and drying pets
• Trimming pets’ nails, brushing their teeth, and cleaning their ears
• Accommodating special requests that pet parents may have
• Identifying health issues in pets, such as ear infections, skin conditions, or tooth decay, and informing pet parents of these observations
• Maintaining detailed records of the services performed

Safety and Cleanliness

• Maintaining a clean work environment during and after services including cleaning up any accidents by the dogs, checking each crate for urine and feces, and ensuring the area is sanitized
• Cleaning procedures involve the proper use of pet-safe cleaning solutions to ensure a safe environment for both people and dogs
• Sweeping or vacuuming all fur from all surfaces
• Cleaning and tidying the tub area
• Wiping down/sanitizing all surfaces in work area including shelves, carts, etc.
• Dust mopping lobby and hallway for excess hair
• Re-stocking towels, removing dirty towels and doing laundry
• Putting all tools away in an orderly and organized fashion
• Treating all dogs with conscious care and respect
• Ensuring that dogs entrusted by pet parents to Dogtopia are secure from hazards to their health and safety
• Never raising voice or handling dogs roughly in any manner
• Ensuring the safety of the dogs by always securing them on the grooming table, in the tub or in a crate
• Never leaving them unattended while on the table or in the tub; never allowing them to roam freely in the grooming or tub area
• Calling a manager any time a service can not be completed due to the dog's behavior, health or injury

Rover Duties

• Leading dogs from pet parent drop-off in lobby to back of house area, and bringing dogs from back of house to pet parent at pick-up
• Support playroom staff with day to day tasks
• Perform meal prep with little or no guidance

Miscellaneous

• Completing all assigned learning paths
• Ensuring that dogs entrusted by pet parents to Dogtopia are secure from hazards to their health and safety
• Assisting with any other duties needed, as directed by the GM