Dog Grooming Assistant

**Do you have a special connection with animals?**

**Are you passionate about improving their welfare and wellness?**

**Can you envision yourself working with dogs and cats? (Please be aware that working with dogs and cats can be physically demanding)**

**Do you want to be part of a winning team to deliver high-quality services to our pet animal friends?**

Join the Woofur team and our mission to enrich the lives of pets so that they can live their lives to their fullest potential

Woofur is an award-winning pet services provider in Markham and Vaughan. We are recognized by Consumer Choice Award®, Three Best Rated®, and Top Choice Awards® as an outstanding business in high standing.

We are looking to hire a team of experienced pet professionals who have a passion for making a difference.

**_1) APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: _**Please provide a response to all preliminary questions and complete any skills assessments and/or questionnaires as needed.

**_2) STUDENTS IN SCHOOL OR RETURNING TO SCHOOL WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. _**The Full-Time position requires 35 to 44 hours of availability each week.

**_4) _**This job is _PHYSICALLY DEMANDING_. **Working with live dogs in a grooming environment requires employees to pay close attention to detail, be quick-thinking, and have physical endurance (to lift and hold dogs, stay bent over, or standing for long periods of time). This job may not be suitable for all people.

If you have understood the above points, you may proceed to the job description below.
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- **Open Position**:Pet Bather / Dog Grooming Assistant (this is a commission-based position)

This position is suitable for

**Experienced bathers and grooming assistants,** who are seeking a more mature compensation model and are looking to further their skills to eventually become a professional groomer.

**JOB DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES**:
**Pet Bather / Dog Grooming Assistant / Associate Dog Stylist**:

- Prepare pets for finishing grooming as requested (e.g. nail trimming, ear cleaning, sanitary area trimming, de-matting, brush-out, etc.)
- Bathe and dry pets,
- Assist in the handling of pets,
- Pickup and clean up after dogs,
- Prepare and refill grooming supplies,
- Clean and disinfect grooming tools,
- Tidy, clean, vacuum, mop, and disinfect workstation, sinks, tubs and facility,
- Empty trash bins and discard the garbage

**REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Be at least 18 years of age or older
- High school graduate
- Completion of an online or in-person dog care or pet grooming certificate program
- Be able to legally work in Canada (SIN # or work permits must be provided)
- Be flexible with working hours

**AN IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL**:

- Be responsible, honest, and reliable
- Have an excellent work ethic
- Be able to work in a team or individually (self-motivated)
- Be willing to learn new things and take constructive criticism
- Be calm and assertive around dogs and have an understanding of dog behavior
- Be attentive to detail

**WORKING HOURS**:
This position will provide a full-time workload but can be part-time depending on business needs and your own personal situation.

Our grooming salon is open Mondays through Saturdays (typically from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM)

**BENEFITS**:
Employees are entitled to exclusive discounts on all retail purchases and services including complimentary daycare for their own pets.

**APPLICATION PROCESS**:
Please be advised that students attending or returning to school will not be considered for the position.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Commission
- Commission Equivalent: $15.00-$30.00 per hour_

Additional pay:

- Commission pay

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount

Schedule:

- 8-hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $600.00-$1,000.00 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Commission pay
- Tips