Grooming Tech/ Bather

Location

Ashburn, VA | United States

Job description

Woofie's of Ashburn/ Leesburg brings the comforts and amenities of an upscale grooming salon to the privacy and convenience of your home. We are seeking a Groom Tech / Pet Bather  who performs pet bathing services by receiving grooming instructions, resolving pet owner concerns, and maintaining supplies, van, and grooming workspaces. 

Responsibilities:  

• Assess pet condition and obtain service requests by interviewing pet owners and inspecting pet 
• Groom pets by bathing, brushing, combing, paw pad trimming, de-shedding, de-matting, drying, clipping/filing nails, cleaning ears, and deodorizing according to breed or mixed breed specifications and in accordance with Woofie’s standards 
• Express anal glands only upon client request (internal gland expression is unauthorized) 
• Apply special precautions for puppies, aged, and disabled pets and ease pet anxieties and reduce behavioral issues by utilizing available resources and techniques 
• Protect pets and self by adhering to safety policies and following procedures in the event of a pet medical emergency 

• Maintain pet records by documenting services and updating information   
• Clean, sanitize, and follow the manufacturer's instructions for all equipment while conserving use of replenishable supplies by adhering to proper portion or dilution level guidelines 
• Resolve customer issues by communicating directly with clients and promptly following up with the back-office team 
• Complete clerical, supply, cleaning, and any other tasks as assigned by the Mobile Pet Spa Director or Owners of the Company 

Qualifications: 

• 1 year of pet bathing experience  
• Must have a valid DC, VA, or MD driver’s license 
• Excellent customer service experience is a plus 

Woofie’s LLC, an affiliate of Authority Brands Inc., was founded in 2004 and has been franchising since 2018 with locations nationwide. Woofie’s is the first in the professional pet care services industry to offer the combined services of pet sitting, dog walking, and mobile pet spa services. They are further set apart by their completely customizable service menu and focus on personalized customer care. Woofie’s has been consistently awarded as a top pet care services provider by the  Loudoun Times-Mirror , the  Washingtonian ,  Posh Seven magazine, and  Northern Virginia magazine. 

Authority Brands Inc. conducts drug screens and background checks on applicants who accept employment offers. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions; however, we do not sponsor visas at this time.

An Equal Opportunity Employer  

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