Dog Bather / Dog Groomer

Job Listing Detail

Title: Dog Bather / Dog Groomer

Company: Scruffy To Fluffy Grooming LLC

Location: 5639 Paradise Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114

State and City: NM - New Mexico - Albuquerque

Shift: Flexible

Pay: 12-22hour or commission

Contact: 505-715-7664

Position: Dog Bather / Dog Groomer

Under general supervision, creates a healthier, brighter future for dogs in Albuquerque by providing professional care for dogs by maintaining a dog’s hygiene and appearance by offering services such as bathing, brushing, hair trimming, nail clipping and ear cleaning.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Dog Bather

This list does not reflect the job duties in their entirety.

Washing dogs:Using pet-safe products to wash dogs, and then blow drying and brushing.

Cleaning:Cleaning ears, anal glands, and grooming tools

Maintaining the work area:Keeping the grooming area clean and organized and washing and disinfecting tubs and holding cages.

Caring for pets:Helping dogs feel comfortable, and providing care until their owners pick them up.

Communicating with customers:Addressing customer concerns and preferences, and creating customer accounts and scheduling appointments

Finishing dogs:Applying bows, bandannas, or other finishing touches

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Dog Groomer

This list does not reflect the job duties in their entirety.

All Primary Duties and Responsibilities listed for Dog Bather

Grooming techniques: scissor or clipper haircuts with the necessary trimming and shearing skills to style animal coats according to owner specifications and breed norms.

Animal health: knowledge of pet health and safety with an understanding of canine breeds

Animal handling: knows how to safely interact and handle dogs.

Scheduling: able to plan the organizing and booking of clients

Tools: has knowledge of safe working practices when handling tool and has all required equipment needed, including, clippers, blades, shears,

Full job description

Scruffy To Fluffy Grooming is a full-service grooming salon for dogs in the NW Albuquerque area. We are looking for team members to help expand to meet our customer demand. We are looking for all levels of experience from someone willing to learn the trade starting off as a Dog Bather with on-the-job training with the goal of being able to become a fully independent Dog Groomer. To someone with years of experience in the field that is ready to hit the ground running. Must have a strong love for animals and patience,an example would be adjusting bathing methods to accommodate puppies, nervous dogs, recent rescues, and seniors. We offer all services from basic baths to custom grooming for specialized breeds.

Successful Candidate Must Have:

Previous experience working with animals is preferred but not required.

Strong focus on safety

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environments.

They have compassion, love and are patient when working with animals.

Clean Criminal background check

Ability to work efficiently while maintaining a high standard of care.

Honesty and integrity, being truthful and transparent in what you say and do, must adhere to a strong moral code and principles.