Animal Groomer and Bather bathes and grooms animals. May require a high school diploma or its equivalent and 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Being an Animal Groomer and Bather has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Additionally, Animal Groomer and Bather works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor/manager. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Patrick's Pet Care is a small business in RETAIL_CONSUMER_PRODUCTS in Washington, DC. We are professional, agile and professional.
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About us
Patrick’s Pet Care began in 2012 as a dog walking, pet sitting, and dog day care company. We have received numerous #1 “Best of DC” awards and “Top Pet Care Provider” accolades in publications such as Washington City Paper, Washingtonianmagazine, Washington Business Journal, and the Washington Post; we have earned hundreds of five-star reviews on Yelp, Google, and Facebook. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, we have rebranded and pivoted to become a canine-human-enrichment company that provides Dog Montessori School, Fear-Free Dog Grooming, Enrichment Dog Walking, and Force-Free Dog Training. We are committed to celebrating the human-animal bond and we are resolved to do so with science-based fear-free, force-free, and pain-free practices.
As the first and only Fear-Free Grooming Salon and Dog Montessori School in the nation’s capital, the demand for our services is increasing exponentially. That is where you come in! We are seeking fun, flexible, and goal oriented individuals to join our team. Patrick’s Pet Care is a mission-driven, women-managed, and certified gay-owned business that celebrates diversity in all its forms. Everyone who works here is paid well, with generous benefits, and the expectations are high.
We are looking for an experienced Pet Bather / Apprentice Groomer to join our team. This position is the entry level position for anyone interested in starting on the multi-year path to ultimately becoming a groomer or stylist. This is a team oriented position, and involves working cooperatively with other fear-free groomers in a busy salon on a daily basis.The foundation for the best quality grooming is bathing and drying properly and that's where this position starts. We provide the training! The apprentice position is focused on bathing and drying dogs, as well as nail trimming and similar services. After training, the technician is expected to bathe and dry 7 to 10 dogs per shift, depending on fur type, fur condition, breed standard, and customer requests. There is significant future growth potential for this role, including scholarships to attend grooming school while working.
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Job Types: Part-time, Full-time
Salary: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour
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Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 per week
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