Hair of the Dog Grooming

Courtenay, BC

Hair of the Dog Grooming

Courtenay, BC

pet groomer

Courtenay, BC (view on map)

Posted 11 days ago

Job Description

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week
• Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
• Experience: 5 years or more
• or equivalent experience
Work setting
• Pet grooming shop
Tasks
• Bathe and shampoo animals
• Clip animal coat
• Document animal behaviour
• Style animal coat
• Clean and disinfect cages, pens, aquariums, kennels, runs, stall and enclosures
• Conduct anals glands treatment
• Keep records of animals treated
• Clean animal ears
• Provide flea bath treatments to animals
• Clip animal nails
• Perform expert clipping on show animals with tools including clippers, shears and massage sponges
• Perform animal grooming activities
Type of pets groomed
• All breeds of dogs
• Cats
Animal specialization
• Domestic animals/pets (cats, kittens, puppies, dogs, etc.)
Transportation/travel information
• Own transportation
Work conditions and physical capabilities
• Attention to detail
• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Fast-paced environment
• Standing for extended periods
Weight handling
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
Screening questions
• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you live near the job location?
Employment terms options
• Evening
• Flexible hours
• Morning
Employment terms options
• To be determined
• Day
• Weekend
Financial benefits
• Bonus
• Gratuities
Other benefits
• Parking available