Career Opportunities

Groomer

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The Groomer/ Pet Stylist will bathe, dry and style pets in accordance with spcaLA’s standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Perform basic grooming services including brushing, bathing, and conditioning of animals.
  • Perform cleaning of ears, the trimming of nails and anal gland expression.
  • Follow pet parent's instructions or Breed Standards when clipping, stripping or trimming an animals' coat.
  • Complete de-matting and flea-dipping as per owners instructions.
  • Meet grooming revenue projections, control payroll and expenses to meet budget, maintain daily/weekly records, schedule customer grooming appointments, assist in preparation of bi-weekly work schedule.
  • Prepare receipts and information required for the daily input.
  • Compile, sort, and verify accuracy of data to be entered. Proofread records or forms; compare data entered with source documents; delete incorrect entered data and re-enter correct data.
  • Maintain a high level of communication and work collaboratively with all personnel in a manner that is consistent with the Society’s policies. Actively support and promote the mission/goals of the Society.
  • Complete daily grooming payroll and commission paperwork.
  • Daily complete and file reminder cards for each pet groomed.
  • Assist with generating and developing the grooming business by utilizing periods of time when not grooming pets to write and send customer reminder cards.
  • Greet sales floor customers and promote grooming services and/or hand out discount flyers.
  • Provide and maintain personal clippers, blades, and other hand tools required for grooming services.
  • Ensure Grooming Salon cleanliness and safety meet spcaLA standards by sweeping, mopping, etc. on a regular basis.
  • Assist in booking grooming appointments and keeping follow-up card file active and up-to-date.
  • Assists the public with inquiries pertaining to grooming and other general information.
  • Maintain records as required to insure that accurate and timely information is available.
  • Greet clients and visitors in a professional and friendly manner.
  • The Groomer will prepare dogs for checkout condition. After management approval, dogs will be released to the owner as scheduled.
  • Purchase and maintain grooming supplies in compliance with budgetary controls.
  • Perform other duties as required to improve the functioning of this organization.

Job Related and Essential Functions:

  • Aptitude for basic customer service and communication skills.
  • Must demonstrate knowledge of the grooming industry, and have at least three year's experience in grooming all breeds.
  • Professional appearance and demeanor.
  • Demonstrate a keen and genuine interest in all kinds of animals.
  • Able to demonstrate basic knowledge in the grooming industry.
  • Experience working with animals in a sheltering or commercial environment is desirable.
  • Ability to process paperwork and maintain an efficient records system.
  • Ability to function independently.
  • Work different shifts, weekends and holidays as assigned.
  • Ability to meet physical requirement.
  • Apply mathematical concepts such as addition, subtraction, fractions and percentages to practical situations.Understand and carry out oral and written instructions; express ideas effectively, orally and in writing.
  • Show maturity and good judgment; perform the job in a professional manner and work efficiently under pressure.
  • Flexibility to adapt to differing support needs created by differing work styles.
  • Operate a two-way radio in a professional manner
  • Flexibility to adapt to differing support needs created by varying work styles
  • Show maturity and good judgment; perform the job in a professional manner and work efficiently under pressure.
  • Originate and execute projects with little or no supervision.
  • Manage multiple priorities.
  • Must be able to work comfortably and safely with all types of animals.
  • Knowledge of:
    • Various breeds of dogs, cats and other domestic animals.
    • Various kinds of animal behavior and knowledge of basic domestic animal care and safe, humane animal handling.

Other Essential Qualifications:

  • Physical Demands
    • Work well with all types of domestic animals including but not limited to dogs and cats.
    • Requires the ability to stand, walk, run, sit and kneel, crouch or crawl and climb different levels of height.
    • Be able to move animals and merchandise up to 50 pounds.
    • Perform work, which involves frequent lifting, carrying and/or pushing of 15 lbs. and occasionally 50 lbs.
    • While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands & fingers; handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and listen.
    • Manual dexterity sufficient for handwritten documents.
  • Working Conditions
    • Possible exposure to undesirable odors.
    • Dealing with possible unruly, vicious and dangerous animals.
    • Dealing with possibly hostile and overly-emotional public.
    • Ability to handle heavy and fast-paced workload.
    • Possible exposure to parasites and infectious diseases.
    • Must be willing to work irregular hours, shifts, weekends, holidays and standby.
    • High noise level.

Experience, Skills and Training:

  • Must have a positive approach and rapport with animals and people.
  • Experience in the use of positive reinforcement methods, including humane products such as muzzles.
  • Knowledge in both feline and canine behavior is desirable.
  • High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
  • Two years experience and/or training in related work.

Salary Range:

  • $12.00 - $14.00/hr. This is a full-time non-exempt position with benefits.

Employment Location:

  • Long Beach Companion Animal Village (map)

Please apply in person or mail resume to:

spcaLA
Attn. Human Resources
5026 W. Jefferson Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90016.
Fax (323)730-5335