The Painted Pooch is an open, fun environment and we’re looking for another bather to add to our salon. We are a Pro LGBTQIIA+, pro BLM, non-discriminatory, tattoo/piercing friendly employer. We employ humans who are fun, kind, patient, and hard-working.
Our salon is very open, very little drama, and produces some of the highest quality work in the Seattle area. We encourage continuing education, specialty grooming (i.e. handstripping, show-quality work), and honesty from peer-to-peer. Everyone that works here brings something to the table, and we are a very diverse group and encourage a team atmosphere to bring everyone together.
This is an entry level position in the Dog Grooming world, and we are absolutely open to training the correct candidate. No prior animal knowledge necessary, although it is definitely a boon! Animal Grooming and handling is a highly sought after trait and trained skill in a fast-growing industry, especially in the Seattle area.
We are looking for the correct candidate that displays qualities such as:
~ Must love all kinds of breeds & sizes of dogs and treat them gently. The comfort and safety of our client’s pets is our number one priority
~ Traits we are looking for include: dependable, hard-working, honest, have a passion for pets, have good communication skills, impeccable work ethic, attention to details, take direction, flexibility with change, and team player
~ Have no issue getting dirty/wet or cleaning up after the animals in your care
~ Ability to remain calm to work fast and efficiently in a changeable, stressful, and fast-paced environment
~ Able to lift 50lbs regularly, tolerate repeated bending, and work on your feet. This is a physically demanding position
~ Be able to use and maintain tools of the trade nail clippers, hair trimmers, dremels, a variety of brushes, vacuums, dryers, etc
~ Duties include but are not limited to bathing, drying, brush out of the coat, trim and file nails, ear cleaning, gland expression, fluff dry, customer service, handling phone calls
~ Able to follow company's policies and procedures
~ Maintain a safe and clean work environment, including disinfecting, laundering towels, vacuuming, mopping, scrubbing, and relaying maintenance needs to management
~Help with front desk reception ocassionally
This is a part-time position to start, however there is the potential for increased hours in the future. Pay includes a base rate plus tips. Pay base rate depends on experience and will not be lower than minimum wage.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 8 – 24 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Compensation package:
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Weekends as needed
Shift availability:
Work Location: In person