Veterinary Services & Animal Welfare (Farming, Animals & Conservation) Full time Add expected salary to your profile for insights Animates is New Zealand's leading pet care company with 46 pet specialty retail stores, 28 grooming salons and 15 vet clinics and growing. About the Role: Animates Whangarei is re-opening their Pet Grooming Salon and we need two full-time Pet Groomers/ Dog Groomers, to make this role their own! We have two shifts available: Tuesday to Saturday - 8.30am to 5pm - 40 hours Sunday to Thursday - 8.30am to 5pm - 40 hours As an experienced Groomer you will be crucial to the success of our Whangarei grooming salon. You'll provide an 'Awesome Experience' to our customers and their furry friends by ensuring grooms are completed to the highest standard all whilst keeping the salon clean and hygienic. With a large variety of grooming services available, it's important you are confident with correct bathing, brushing and cutting techniques for all coat types. What we're looking for: Enthusiasm and passion for the care and wellbeing of pets Previous dog grooming experience (2+ years in a high-volume salon preferred) 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 What we offer: Ongoing learning and development Various career progression pathways Generous discounts at our retail stores and 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 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. 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. If this sounds like you, don't miss out and apply today! Report this job advert Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory. Researching careers? Find all the information and tips you need on career advice. #J-18808-Ljbffr