Pet Groomer

Petcare Kiwi Shop & Grooming is a boutique grooming and boarding facility located in East Auckland. We pride ourselves on providing loving, safe, and high-quality care to dogs and cats. Due to growing demand, we are hiring a Pet Groomer to support our daily pet care operations. You will work 30-45 hours per week, and the hourly rate is from $24-$28, subject to your skills and experience. Tasks -              Washes, dries, trims, brushes, combs and grooms pets’ coats, clips their nails, and cleans their ears. -              Bathes pets; trims, combs, blow-dries and styles their fur; clips nails; and performs routine ear cleaning. -              Examines, sets up, sanitises and maintains clean, comfortable cages and enclosures for pets. -              Delivers food, replenishes water containers, and feeds pets in line with their specific dietary requirements. -              Updates and manages animal health records, provides basic treatment for minor wounds, and alerts Veterinarians to any serious health concerns. -              Engages pets in exercise and play, responds to enquiries from visitors, and moves pets between enclosures by guiding or carrying them. -              Applies insecticides by dusting or spraying pets, and immerses them in insecticidal baths to manage and eliminate pests. Skills Required: ·    A minimum of one-year relevant work experience in pet grooming, caring, nursing or domestic assistance ·    Must love animals and be patient, gentle, and reliable ·    Physically fit and willing to perform demanding tasks such as lifting and deep cleaning ·    Able to work during the weekends and public holidays if required ·    Strong attention to hygiene and safety ·    Flexible with time and location – may work in East/Central Auckland as we grow. ·    No criminal convictions and a negative drug test result may be a condition on your employment New Zealand citizens and permanent resident visa holders are preferred. Only people with work rights in New Zealand will be considered. Please submit your CV and cover letter to info@petcare.kiwi We look forward to hearing from you