Training Center Manager jobs in Sacramento, CA

FOLSOM DOG RESORT & TRAINING CENTER is the premier pet resort in the Folsom area.  We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated people to join our outstanding team of pet care professionals.  The Dog Bather is responsible for bathing dogs who are staying overnight with us as well as walk-in guests.

A Day In The Life:

The role of the bather is a little bit wrangler, a little bit lifeguard and a little bit sloppy kiss getter. You’ll help our canine guests feel their best and go home smelling like a new dog. You help our friends smile when their pet parents come to pick them up because they feel like a million bucks. You’ll get wet. You’ll have some fur on you. You’ll probably be exhausted, but you also enjoy the joy of seeing our furry friends be a whole new dog! 

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that each guest is treated with respect and dignity
• Ensure that all guests are bathed and that client’s requests are met (within our limitations as a bather)
• Bath services include: Bathing pet per pet parents request, brush out, drying, Nail trims, and ear cleaning.
• Communicate with pet parents to alert them about their services, pick-ups, and any needed info regarding the service.
• Bathers need to be professional and detailed when communicating with Pet parents either in person, via text/email or report cards.
• Bathers should be computer literate as notes need to be made for any important information that would be useful to the other employees, including the pet stylist or management team.
• Follow all standards of safety with regards to handling guests

Qualifications:

• A passion for animals and animal care, especially dogs cats. Willing to learn animal behavior to ensure their safety.
• Focuses on safe and gentle handling. Forceful, aversive, aggressive handling, vocalizing or treatment will not be tolerated.
• Customer Service Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures. 
• Willing and able to communicate directly with clients, both written and orally, about their dog. Works to make these “lifetime clients”.
• Good team work and willingness to assist other departments as necessary
• Cheerful, friendly, positive team-oriented attitude
• Reliable, punctual, and dependable
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including holidays and weekends
• Physically able to handle dogs of all sizes and to lift up to 60 lbs. 

Benefits:

All employees can take advantage of free and discounted pet services as well as our 401(k) program with matching funds.  Folsom Dog Resort also offers an excellent benefits program for full-time employees including health and dental insurance, life insurance, and vision care.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

NVA Pet Resorts is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Folsom Dog Resort & Training Center is the most award-winning pet care facility it the greater Sacramento area. Since 2008, we've provided award-winning dog boarding, dog day care, dog training, and dog grooming services to thousands of clients and canine guests. Over 20 years of industry experience has resulted in a an expert, talented team that is passionate about delivering unmatched pet care and customer service. Our mission is to make pet ownership worry-free by providing outstanding pet care in a safe, healthy, happy environment for their dogs.