Pet groomer

Hair of the Dog Grooming ( Courtenay, BC) is currently looking for a skilled Pet groomer. We are looking for a candidate with strong interpersonal skills to start as soon as possible. This role offers Permanent employment or Full time employment. The schedule involves Morning, Day, Evening, Weekend, Flexible hours, To be determined shifts.

Job Description

• The candidate must bathe and shampoo animals.
• The candidate must clip animal coats.
• The candidate must document animal behaviour accurately.
• The candidate must style animal coats.
• The candidate must clean and disinfect cages, pens, aquariums, kennels, runs, stalls, and enclosures.
• The candidate must conduct anal glands treatment for animals.
• The candidate must keep records of animals treated.
• The candidate must clean animal ears.
• The candidate must clip animal nails.
• The candidate must perform animal grooming activities.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must be fluent in English.
• The candidate must hold a certificate or diploma in a related trade or equivalent experience.
• The ideal candidate must have more than 5 years of experience in a related industry.
• The candidate must be able to handle a weight of up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• The candidate should be client-focused.
• The candidate must be dependable.
• The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
• The candidate must have excellent written communication skills.
• The candidate must be flexible.
• The candidate must have good judgement skills.
• The candidate must be reliable.
• The candidate must be a good team player.

Work Setting

• The candidate must work in a pet grooming shop to care for animals, perform grooming services, and ensure animal safety and hygiene.

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• The candidate should have an eye for detail.
• The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
• The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
• The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods.

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must have their own transportation.

Benefits

• The candidate will receive a Bonus, which is money given to an employee in addition to their salary as a reward for good performance.
• The candidate will receive gratuities and cash benefits from the employer for services rendered.
• The selected candidate will receive an available parking facility where employer provide parking to employee at a cost that is less than the fair market value of the parking space.

How to apply

Use the provided options and submit your application if you are interested.

By email

Apply with the button on this page: your resume is emailed to the employer.

• Answers to the following screening questions:
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?