Thank you for your interest in employment with Huckleberry’s Pet Parlor.
We are looking for an upbeat, self-starting, people person that loves pets to join our team. This position requires a person who makes a great first impression to our customers and their pets.
Please fill out an Employment Application and return it to the front desk
HOURS: Monday – Friday 6:45am – 3:45 pm (these hours are firm) Every other Sat 9am – 3pm
(Evening hours required while training classes are in session 6:45pm – 8pm one day a week)
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Qualifications & Requirements:
High School diploma or equivalence
At least 18 years of age
At least 2 year customer service / receptionist experience
Must love dogs and cats and be able to walk on a leash and carry cat carrier
Must have computer experience, Ms Word & Excel (will be trained on custom business software)
Ability to edit and reformat memos and other documents
Ability to prioritize tasks during the day, be self-starting
Ability to multi-task and have outstanding organizational skills with attention to details.
Ability to work with customers, staff members, and animals simultaneously.
Ability to lift at least 35lbs
Job Duties:
Open the business for the day
Greet and welcome customers and their pets in a friendly, courteous and professional manner.
Operate telephone and direct all incoming calls, providing information, taking messages, scheduling, and maintaining appointments / reservations in a friendly manner.
Have a professional, positive attitude, enjoy working with people and be a team player.
Making outgoing phone calls, faxes, and email throughout day.
Using proper language and having exceptional communicational skills while presenting self in an appropriate manner.
Route faxes and messages to the appropriate person or department.
Determine purpose of customers visit and direct to appropriate person or department.
Check-in all grooming, daycare, boarding and self service pet wash customers and bringing the dog/cat to the proper destinations. (Lifting various sized dog/cats throughout day)
Monitors and process the customer service e-mail account.
Receiving payment and recording receipts for services and merchandise.
Perform administrative support tasks, such as proofreading, transcribing handwritten information, operating: calculators, credit card machine, fax machine, copier, computers, invoicing, and other documents.
Hear and resolve complaints from customers in a professional manner.
Alphabetize, file and maintain records.
Cleaning Duties:
Maintaining inventory and cleanliness of shop.
Sweep, mop and dust lobby throughout the day to maintain a clean and welcoming environment
Laundry, cleaning bathroom, picking up after animals, keeping lobby clean at all times etc
Maintain a clean and organized work environment
Shovel, sweep and clean up outside as needed throughout the day
Dust and sanitize reception counter and desk at end of the night
daycare/lodging counselor
Thank you for your interest in becoming a team member at Huckleberry’s Pet Parlor. You are applying for the Daycare / Lodging Counselor position. Below is a list of job requirements and job qualifications. We train with The Dog Gurus Knowing Dogs 101 and 201 programs. Humans with qualities of: Positive Attitude, Energetic, Integrity, Safety Minded, Reliable and Commitment are appreciated.
Job Qualifications:
High School diploma or equivalence
At least 18 years of age
At least 1 year of animal experience
Dog Daycare / Boarding experience preferred
Must be a team player with great communication skills
Ability to multi-task and have outstanding organizational skills
Must have a keen eye for details
Ability to work in fast paced environment and able to stand for long periods of time
Must have professional appearance and demeanor
Must have patience and genuine care for animals
Must have high standards of cleanliness
Ability to lift at least 50lbs
Hours: P/T Shifts Mon-Fri 6:45am-1pm or 1pm – 6:30pm, Sat & Sun 2 boarding shifts minimum.
Job Duties:
Supervising and interacting with dogs while they play
Clean up after dogs that have eliminated inside or outside
Read instructions on chemicals and perform tasks per those instructions
Walk dogs outside on a leash for a potty breaks making sure they are secure at all times
Perform all duties in a timely manner, using safety precautions
Use proper language and having exceptional communicational skills while presenting self in an appropriate manner.
Read instructions on the dog care cards and perform duties per those instructions
Take care of dog’s needs – feed & water dogs, administer medication, walk outside for potty breaks, and play with them.
Disinfect and sanitize dog suites & boarding facility, fenced in pet grounds and more
Operate clothes washer & dryer machines, mop, dishwasher and vacuum machine
Inventory supplies
Perform all duties in a timely manner, using every safety precaution
Assists customers and staff members in a courteous and professional manner.
Assist other departments.
Thank you for your interest in becoming a staff member at Huckleberry’s Pet Parlor. You are applying for the Bather opening. Below is a list of job requirements and job qualifications for being a Bather. Please fill out an Employment Application and return it to the front desk. If called for an interview, you must provide a resume.
Job Qualifications:
High School diploma or equivalence
At least 18 years of age
At least 1 year of animal experience
Salon experience preferred
Must be a team player with great communication skills
Ability to multi-task and have outstanding organizational skills
Ability to work in fast paced environment and able to stand for long periods of time
Must have professional appearance and demeanor
Must have patience and genuine care for animals
Must have high standards of cleanliness
Ability to lift at least 50lbs
Must be able to work Monday-Friday 7:45am-3:00pm.
Job Duties:
Perform full bath services or preparatory baths for grooming staff
Operate shampoo machine, tub, cage dryers & blow dryers
Operate washer, dryer machines and vacuum machine
Wash animals to our high standards
Blow dry animals completely dry
Use knowledge of shampoos, conditioners and other tools to ensure optimal outcome
Fold laundry and organize shampoos, conditioners and other bathing supplies
Inventory bathing supplies
Read instructions on the bathing sheets, shampoos, chemicals and perform services per those instructions
Walk dogs outside on a leash for a potty breaks making sure they are secure at all times
Perform all duties in a timely manner
Perform all duties using every safety precautions
Use proper language and having exceptional communicational skills while presenting self in an appropriate manner.
Clean up after animals that have eliminated in cages or on the floor and walls
Maintaining inventory and cleanliness of bathing room.
Vacuum, Mop, take out garbage, poop scoop yard
Assists customers and staff members in a courteous and professional manner.
Assist other departments.