Apprentice Dog Groomer
(Waggie Tails)

Duties will include but are not limited to;

• Bathing, drying, and prepping dogs
• Dealing with clients, bookings, and phone calls
• Cleaning and maintaining the salon and shop to a high standard
• Helping to market the business on social media
• Clipping and Scissoring
• Serving customers
• Restocking items when required

Desired Skills and Qualities

•  Team working
• Good Communication
• Reliable
• Hard Working
• Ideally some previous experience with dogs

Desired Qualifications 

• Applicants must not already hold a level 2 or above in dog grooming.

Possible Progression

• Future Employment may be possible for the right candidate if position arises.

Training

• Full training to be provided by the employer and KEITS at the place of employment.
• The applicant will be working towards and gain a Level 2Dog Grooming Apprenticeship
• The learner will be allocated an industry specific training consultant who will provide both remote and on site visits throughout the apprenticeship.
• The apprentice will work towards an End Point Assessment (EPA) at the end of their apprenticeship

Things to consider

• Dog Grooming roles often require applicants to be active all day, can be very mucky.
• KEITS Training Services Ltd reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the listed closing date should the need arise.
• The apprentice will be working to build a portfolio of evidence and will be required to pass a knowledge test and an End Point Assessment (EPA) to complete the apprenticeship.
• If you would like to read more about the course content for animal care and keeper apprenticeships, please follow the below links:
• https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/dog-groomer-v1-1
• To Apply click Apply for this Role and for our top tips on how to fill out your application form click here