Pet Groomer

City Bark is a premier pet resort in Denver for pet lodging and doggy daycare. We are looking for dog and cat lovers to join our team! The Pet Groomer is a commission-based position within the Resort and reports directly to the General Manager.

Responsibilities

Ensure each pet is treated with respect and dignity

Ensure all pets have fresh water

Safely and properly bathe, trim, clip dogs dependent upon client preferences.

Engage in person to person communication to ensure pets get the best possible care and an amazing experience.

Alert supervisors to any changes in pet behavior or demeanor

Follow all standards of safety with regards to handling pets

Clean and sanitize all pet enclosures, exercise yards, and common areas. Use disinfectants and other chemicals safely as instructed by the supervisor

Clean up poop, urine and any vomit several times throughout your shift; make accurate records of eliminations

Assist Supervisors with daily tasks as needed

Ensure pets feel at home and loved by providing attention and cuddles whenever possible

Work with a team who all exemplify these qualities

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

Must be able to work under conditions that require sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, pulling, pushing and grasping

Conflict Resolution - Ability to handle conflict with tact and diplomacy

Good team work and willingness to assist other departments as necessary

Cheerful, friendly, positive team-oriented attitude

Strong attention to detail, especially where documentation is concerned. 

Reliable, punctual, and dependable

Ability to work a flexible schedule, including holidays and weekends

Ability to take direction well and apply it independently 

Ability to work in temperature extremes, work outside, or in distracting work environments such as loud noise/sound

Ability to tolerate being in close contact with various bodily fluids and to get dirty frequently 

Must be comfortable being around cats and dogs of all sizes and physically able to handle dogs of all sizes and to lift up to 60 lbs. 

Other duties as assigned

Benefits include:

* 401 (k) matching

* Employee assistance program

* Health savings account

* Paid time off

* Health, dental, vision, life insurance

* Employee Discounts

Qualifications For This Position:

Education : Professional Grooming Certifications preferred but not required

Experience : 

• Two to four years professional grooming experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of individual breed standards and breed cuts
• Use of proper scissoring techniques

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.

At City Bark, we’ve spent years creating the perfect environment where your canine companions or feline friends can relax (or play) while you’re gone! As an award-winning, upscale daycare and boarding facility, we believe there’s no better way to show your furry friend how much you care than by pampering them to a day – or a few days – at one of our luxurious locations!