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Pet Groomer
Employer
Parkland Veterinary Hospital (1999) Ltd.Date Posted
June 10, 2022Languages
English-
Location Sylvan Lake, AB
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Earnings 55% commission per sale
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Work Hours 32 to 40 hours per week
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Position Permanent Full Time
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Vacancies 1  Vacancy
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Closing Date Jul 10, 2022
Employer
Parkland Veterinary Hospital (1999) Ltd.
Languages
English
Education
- Other trades certificate or diploma
- or equivalent experience
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Master Groomer certification
- Pet Grooming Certificate
- Pet first aid course
Experience
Experience an asset
Additional Skills
- Maintain and order supplies
- Keep records of animals treated
Animal Specializations
Domestic animals/pets (cats, kittens, puppies, dogs, etc.)
Weight Handling
More than 45 kg (100 lbs)
Work Setting
- Veterinary clinic
- Pet grooming shop
- Animal hospital
Type of Pets Groomed
- Cats
- All breeds of dogs
Work Site Environment
Wet/damp
Transportation/Travel Information
Own transportation
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Personal Suitability
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Team player
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Judgement
- Reliability
Animal Care Specific Skills
- Monitor and document animal behaviour
- Clean and disinfect cages, pens, aquariums, kennels, runs, stall and enclosures
Pet Grooming Specific Skills
- Teeth cleaning
- Nail clipping
- Flea baths
- Ear cleaning
- Bathing/shampooing
- Anal glands treatment
- Pet clipping and styling
- Show clipping
Health benefits
Health care plan
Financial benefits
- Bonus
- Gratuities
- Commission
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Team building opportunities
Screening questions
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- What is the highest level of study you have completed?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
- Are you available for the advertised start date?
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Interest Codes
- METHODICAL
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Interest in comparing information to monitor and document animal behaviour, and to prepare food and feed animals, fish and birds at scheduled intervals
- OBJECTIVE
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Interest in assisting scientists and researchers in conducting laboratory tests with animals; and in using equipment for grooming animals
- DIRECTIVE
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Interest in handling and nurturing animals when grooming and when assisting breeders; and in training dogs to obey commands and perform specific duties in response to signals
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A code in capital letters means it’s a strong fit for the occupation.
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