Barkly's & Co are seeking an experienced and paw-loving individual to join our luxury pet salon. The successful candidate's primary role will be to provide grooming assistant to an array of fur-babies and to assist in the day-to-day running of our luxe salon.
The successful candidate will need:
Responsibilities:
- Bathing and grooming dogs of various breeds and sizes according to breed-specific standards and client preferences.
- Safely handling and restraining dogs during grooming procedures to ensure their comfort and safety.
- Performing basic grooming tasks such as brushing, teeth cleaning and ear cleaning.
- Maintaining a clean and organized grooming area,
- Assisting groomers with additional tasks as needed, such as drying dogs, applying treatments, or scheduling appointments.
- Liaising with clients regarding grooming requirements and/or pick up and drop off procedures
- Proficient with social media outlets and responsible for day to day content creation based on discussed marketing strategy
Requirements:
- Previous experience working with dogs in a professional setting preferred but not required.
- Knowledge of basic dog grooming preferred but not required
- Ability to handle dogs of all sizes and temperaments with patience and compassion.
- meticulous attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions accurately.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, have a positive can-do attitude.
- Physical stamina and dexterity to stand, bend, and lift over 20kg dogs.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays
Job Type: Casual
Pay: $28.00 – $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 25 per week
Benefits:
- Employee mentoring program
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Rotating roster
Supplementary Pay:
- Bonus
- Overtime pay
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (Required)
Work Location: In person