Dog Bather/Receptionist

About us

Pet Haven Grooming and Boutique is a small business in Reedley, CA. We are professional, innovative and our goal is to Be the BEST by providing excellent service to our clients! .

Our work environment includes:

• Modern office setting
• Growth opportunities

```Duties```
- Bathe and groom pets according to client specifications and breed standards
- Safely handle and restrain animals during bathing and grooming procedures
- Clean and maintain grooming equipment, tools, and work areas
- Assist with nail trims, ear cleaning, and teeth brushing as needed
- Monitor the health and well-being of pets during grooming sessions
- Provide exceptional customer service by addressing client concerns and answering questions

```Experience```
- Previous experience working as a pet bather or in a related role preferred
- Knowledge of different dog breeds and their specific grooming needs
- Familiarity with various grooming techniques, including bathing, drying, brushing, and clipping
- Ability to handle dogs of all sizes and temperaments with patience and care
- Strong attention to detail to ensure pets are groomed to client specifications
- Excellent communication skills to interact with clients and team members

Skills:
- Heavy lifting: Ability to lift and carry pets of various sizes (up to 50 pounds) as needed during grooming procedures
- Dog training: Basic understanding of dog behavior and training techniques to assist with handling during grooming sessions
- Customer service: Ability to provide friendly, professional, and knowledgeable service to clients
- Veterinary technician/assistant: Knowledge of basic veterinary procedures and ability to recognize signs of illness or injury in pets
- Animal restraint: Proficient in safely restraining animals during grooming procedures to ensure their safety and the safety of the groomer
- Pet grooming: Familiarity with different grooming styles for various breeds, including breed-specific cuts and trims
- Animal care: Understanding of basic animal care needs, including feeding, exercise, and hygiene

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of duties or skills required for the position. Other responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 29 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Compensation package:

• Tips

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evenings as needed
• Every weekend
• Morning shift

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person