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  • Community Expo - Lowell Area Job Fair

    Now hiring for positions in Lowell, Alto, Cannonsburg, Ada, Cascade, and surrounding communities!

    Join us for the Lowell Area Job Fair on Tuesday, September 24th from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Lowell Middle School, 750 Foreman Street.

    This event is sponsored by the Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce, and attendance is FREE of charge. We have openings for Pet Sitters/Dog Walkers, Professional Pet Groomers, and Grooming Technicians. Details below.

    Pet Sitters/Dog Walkers:

    Pet Sitters/Dog Walkers care for clients’ pets by providing them with exercise and occasional meals. This position offers a variety of possible schedule options; employees can choose which type of visit they would be interested in:

    • -Morning, midday, evening, and weekend walks/visits
    • -Pet sitting and walks for regular workday or out-of-town clients
    • -Overnight 7pm to 7am Pet sitting in the client’s home; provide tender, loving care throughout the night, ensuring pets are comfortable, safe, and secure
    • -Pet sitting in your own home via our Bed & Biscuit program

    Responsibilities:

    • -Visits with dogs, cats, birds, fish, etc.
    • -Supply exercise to the pet through walking, backyard play, and indoor play as needed
    • -Feed and provide fresh water when needed
    • -Give medications when necessary
    • -Offer friendly and reliable services
    • -Communicate with clients via our app to share information from the day’s visit
    • -Communicate with back-office team members as necessary

    Qualifications:

    • -Applicants should be capable of walking, exercising, and handling the pet
    • -Experience with pets is preferred but not required, as training is provided
    • -Ability to pass a background check
    • -Customer service experience is a plus
    • -This job operates in clients’ homes and outdoors; necessary equipment includes a reliable vehicle and a smartphone

    Professional Pet Groomers:

    Professional Pet Groomers with 2+ years of pet grooming experience perform grooming services by receiving grooming instructions; resolving pet owner concerns; and maintaining supplies, van, and grooming workspaces.

    Responsibilities:

    • -Assess pet condition and obtain service requests by interviewing pet owners and inspecting pet
    • -Groom pets by bathing, brushing, combing, paw pad trimming, de-shedding, de-matting, drying, clipping/filing nails, cleaning ears, and deodorizing according to breed or mixed breed specifications and in accordance with Woofie’s standards
    • -Apply special precautions for puppies, aged, and disabled pets and ease pet anxieties and reduce behavioral issues by utilizing available resources and techniques
    • -Protect pets and self by adhering to safety policies and following procedures in the event of a pet medical emergency
    • -Maintain pet records by documenting services and updating information
    • -Clean, sanitize, and follow the manufacturer's instructions for all equipment while conserving the use of replenishable supplies by adhering to portion or dilution level guidelines
    • -Resolve customer issues by communicating directly with clients and promptly following up with the back-office team
    • -Complete clerical, supply, cleaning, and any other tasks as assigned
    • -Other duties as called upon

    Qualifications:

    • -Must have a valid driver’s license
    • -Excellent customer service experience?is a must
    • -Must be able to work flexible hours including some weekends
    • -Must be reliable and punctual

    Grooming Technicians:

    Grooming Technicians with 6+ months of pet grooming experience prepare and bathe dogs of all shapes and sizes; gently dries and brushes fur; performs basic grooming such as nail trimming/Dremel-ing and ear cleaning; ensures a clean and organized area for a pristine salon.

    Qualifications:

    • -Must have a valid driver’s license
    • -Excellent customer service experience is a must
    • -Must be able to work flexible hours including some weekends
    • -Must be reliable and punctual
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