Dog Bather

Whiskers Resort & Pet Spa, Inc.
Kentwood, MI, United States
$15 an hour
Full-time

Due to expansion and growth, Whisker’s Resort & Pet Spa is seeking an experienced Dog Bather to join our well-established grooming salons, located in Kentwood and Cascade.

What will you do?

  • Bathe, dry and brush dogs to meet the high standards of our groomers in fast-paced environment
  • Perform minor grooming tasks including ear-cleaning, oral hygiene, and basic nail trimming
  • Maintain a clean and organized workspace
  • Continually develop an understanding of dog behaviors and tendencies
  • Understand and ensure compliance with our standards of care to ensure safety and well-being of the pets in our care is always a top priority
  • Maintain a sense of ownership in your work, a focus on finding solutions and a strong attention to getting it right the first time
  • Be coachable, solution focused and flexible
  • Always be dependable and reliable
  • Support and relate to your colleagues and management with a We are all ONE TEAM attitude

What are we looking for?

  • Compassionate animal lover
  • Comfortable working with small and large breeds
  • Effective communication skills (verbal and listening)
  • Must be able to lift 50+ lbs. to place pets in / out bathing tubs and on / off grooming tables
  • Must be able to stand for extended periods of time

Ability to work varying shifts including early morning. evenings, weekends and holidays.

We offer a competitive hourly pay starting at $15.00 per hour, plus tips. Pay may depend on skills and / or qualifications.

At Whiskers Resort & Pet Spa you would be joining a committed group of engaged like-minded individuals that take pride in their work and always put our furry guests needs and safety first!

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer- and celebrate our employees' differences, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or Veteran status. Different makes us better.

If an accommodation under the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) is required in order to respond or apply for this job, please call Human Resources at 616 / 575-5660.

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