We are NOW hiring!
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is our commitment to promote fair and equitable treatment of all employees and applicants, Touch of a Paw Spa provides equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of age, sex, disability, race, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sexual orientation, marital status or any other ground as described in the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage diversified labour force participation and equal access to opportunities based on merit and performance.
Do you have what it takes to be one of our amazing groomers?
If you love pets, if you deeply respect them and truly care for their well being, then you have meet our top most important requisite!
We are seeking for full time groomers
POSITION TITLE: GROOMER / MASTER GROOMER
The successful applicant will have practical grooming experience combined with knowledge of how to attractively groom a multitude of different breeds according to standards.
You MUST LOVE pets, deeply respect and care for them! You MUST agree to our Pain-Free policy for any and all of the services/treatments that you will provide.
We want someone who can harmonize with our team and who can provide superior service to our clientele. You are self-motivated and results oriented, outgoing, friendly, and willing to do your best to meet the needs of our clients, their pets and our policies in regards to animal treatment, care and respect.
You must have a positive customer focused attitude, a good familiarity with the pet industry and preferable some services sales and/or customer service skills. Customer service and/or sales and retail experience is considered an asset!
Your responsibilities include answering telephone calls, helping to clean the Spa and maintain records of services performed.
Must have your own grooming equipment (shears, clippers, blades, etc.) The Spa provides tables, shampoos and raised tubs.
Please ONLY apply for this job if you have previous experience working in this demanding field.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Work Setting
- Retail pet shop/Pet Grooming Experience
- Anal glands treatment
- Bathing/shampooing
- Clipping and styling
- Ear cleaning
- Flea baths
- Nail clipping
- Teeth brushing
Weight Handling
- More than 45 kg (100 lbs)
Essential Skills
- Continuous learning
- Job task planning and organizing
- Critical thinking
- Decision making
- Problem solving
- Working with others
- Oral communication
- Writing and Numeracy
- Document use & Document Reading
Animal Care Experience
- Dogs, puppies, cats, kittens, rabbits, any domestic pets.
Additional Skills
- Computer skills
- Keep records of animals treated
- Telephone skills
Type of Pets Groomed
- All breeds of dogs, cats, rabbits, chinchillas (any domestic pets).
Credentials
- Certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.
- Dog/cat groomer course
Please send a resume and cover letter via email. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those being considered for the position will be contacted.
Jennie, one of our team's amazing groomers, still smiling at the end of her day!
This is possibly the most rewarding job anyone can have. For me working with pets, their softness and friendly lovable faces make me enjoy to the fullest every minute of my work.
Tania Thompson
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