Grooming Specialist

2 months ago


Phoenix, United States Arizona Humane Society Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Every pet deserves a good life. We save the most vulnerable animals and enrich the lives of pets and people. Our mission is made possible with the hard work of our valued employees. Named "Best Nonprofit" and "Best Place to Volunteer" by our community, we offer a friendly, professional work environment with a culture that promotes innovation, compassion and excellence. (Video)


Grooming Specialist


The Arizona Humane Society is looking for a dedicated and motivated Animal Groomer to join our Animal Care and Experience team. If you are a talented Animal Groomer who is compassionate and willing to assist the valley's most vulnerable pets, please continue to read more now


Department: Animal Care and Experience

Location: Papago Park Campus/South Mountain Campus

Status: FT

FSLA: Nonexempt

Schedule: Days/Weekends

Reports To: Animal Care and Experience Supervisor

Supervises: None

Paws Up For Great Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
  • Health Savings Account and Flex Spending Account options
  • Free Employee Assistance Program
  • Free Life Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability
  • 401(k) with employer contribution
  • Generous PTO program
  • Up to 8 paid holidays per year
  • Continuing education, including employer Fear Free Certification
  • Discounts on veterinary services
  • Discounted bus and light rail passes
  • Employee Wellness Plans and Activities
  • Got student loans? Employment with AHS may qualify you for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

A Day in the Life:

The Grooming Specialist will be responsible for providing grooming services to the animals in our care for the purpose of relieving pain and discomfort and aid in recovery or adoption. The Grooming Specialist will provide services to cats, dogs and some critters. This will include working hands on with animals that are social, unsocial, fearful, and some under sedation. These animals may be healing from serious injuries, from unsanitary conditions or other sensitive circumstances.


Job Requirements:

  • High school diploma / GED
  • Grooming certification preferred
  • Intermediate knowledge of grooming, animal handling, and behavior required
  • Routinely perform needed grooming services including complete shave downs, mercy grooms, sanitary cuts, wound clipping, nail trims, ear cleaning bathing and brushing
  • Able to assess each animal related restrictions and handling limitations before providing services and adjust grooming process to meet each individual pet's handling needs.
  • Have complete knowledge of all cleaning and care procedures. Including proper chemicals use, handling and safety procedures.
  • Observe all animals for signs of illness and recognize handling stress. Properly report medical or behavioral changes objectively and promptly. Follow up on reported needs to ensure they are met. Escalate concerns to management team in timely manner.
  • Coordinate with leadership and other teams to guarantee animals receive services needed in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Support the Animal Care & Experience department duties between grooming, including but not limited to cleaning kennels, washing dishes/ laundry, and providing enrichment.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. This position requires continuous standing, walking, reaching and carrying animals and supplies weighing over 50 pounds. There is continuous repetitive motion of the hands, arms and legs. Good vision and hearing are required. Be able to multi task and work at a consistent fast pace throughout work day. This person works with and around others nearly all the time and will have frequent interruptions.


The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.


Additional Information

The Arizona Humane Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a participant in the E-Verify program.


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