Animates is New Zealand's leading pet care company with 46 pet specialty retail stores, 28 grooming salons and 15 vet clinics and growing.
We are looking for a Grooming Salon Assistant to join our busy Papanui Salon on a permanent, part-time basis, working 11 hours per week on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am to 3pm.
We are a vibrant busy store, who recently won the Animates Vetcare annual awards for Community Spirit and Team of the Year, and we are conveniently located close to public transport and parking.
What will I be doing: You'll provide assistance to our Groomer by bathing and brushing the pets to prepare them ahead of their grooms while providing exceptional customer service and ensuring the salon is kept clean, safe and presentable.
Additional duties will include salon administration such as booking management.
What we're looking for: Enthusiasm and passion for the care and wellbeing of pets!
Dog handling or previous grooming experience is highly regarded but not essential.
An exceptionally friendly manner to engage customers, build a regular client base and grow sales.
Excellent time management and communication skills.
High work standards and ethics.
Why you will love Animates: You will join a fun and passionate team, who are dedicated to making the world a happier place through the love of pets.
Our values-led culture and extensive training will develop your expertise and give you a clear progression path from Salon Assistant to Senior Groomer and beyond!
We offer a supportive company culture with Managers committed to the wellbeing of their people and where everyone embodies the Animates values – passion, authenticity, care, knowledge, and togetherness!
We encourage you to bring your whole self to work and pride ourselves on being an inclusive Rainbow Tick Certified Employer.
We also offer: Generous discounts at our retail stores & vet clinics.
Parental leave benefits to support your growing family.
Give back to your chosen charities through our 'Paws for Good' volunteer leave.
Paid bereavement leave following the loss of a pet.
Access to free counselling through our Employee Assistance Programme.
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