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Employment

Cat Groomer/ Apprentice

Mitten's Pets is looking for a cat groomer/ apprentice to join our salon!  Business is growing and we are in need of another fabulous cat groomer or cat groomer to be! 

 Ideal qualifications include:
Previous professional pet handling experience with dogs/cats
Willing to work weekends
Friendly, professional attitude
​Lift 30 lbs and more
18 years and older

Mitten's Pets is also willing to train the right candidate. Pet handling experience preferred.

Boarding/ Grooming Attendant

Job Description
A boarding attendant with Mitten's Pets is the loving face that our boarding cats see and interact with! This job requires a strong passion for cats, patience and care, and attentiveness. Above all else, this job requires consistency. Without you, the enrichment of our kitty boarders drastically changes. This job is an "as needed" position for the morning and afternoon. Best fit for someone looking for supplementary income. Cross training with our groomer/ administrative assistant for reception duties and assisting with groomer as needed.
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Objectives of this Role
  • Serve as the front line of defense for the cats in our boarding facility
  • Establish relationship and trust with our boarding pets
  • Staying current in pet first aid knowledge
  • Overseeing the health and safety of our boarding cats
  • Concise communication of any health, behavioral, or comfort concerns of pets in our care.
  • Communication with administrative assistant on any supplies needed.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities
  • Provide morning and evening feedings. 
  • Provide enrichment time for our boarders.
  • Daily cleaning/refreshing of litter and water.
  • Cleaning the individual boarding suites and boarding facility.
  • Sending daily, updated report cards to our pet parents.

Skills and Qualifications
  • Love and knowledge of cats
  • Excellent track record of reliability
  • Attention to cleanliness and detail
  • People and pet person! We work with humans too!

Preferred Qualifications
  • Previous pet handling experience 
  • Previous experience handling difficult pets
Please apply in person with cover letter and resume.

Here for you!


Lobby/Reception Hours:

Tuesday-Saturday 10:00AM-4:30PM

Boarding Dropoff/Pickup Hours:
Mon-Saturday 10:00AM-4:00PM
​by appointment only
Grooming Hours:
​ Tuesday- Saturday 8:15AM-4:00PM
​by appointment only

Telephone

734-660-3631
Email: ​info@mittenspets.com
Address
​
4033 Carpenter Road
​Ypsilanti MI 48197
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