Public Works

Pet Groomer

Volunteers will:

  • Groom adoptable animals to keep them more attractive to potential adopters.

Tasks

  • Brush, clip and bathe adoptable cats and dogs.
  • Clean bathing area and stock grooming supplies.
  • Participate in Wash Your Pet Day fundraiser for the Shelter.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

Volunteers should:

  • have basic experience in animal behavior and handling;
  • have the ability to interact with members of the public in a warm and positive manner;
  • have good verbal communication skills;
  • know how to use or apply different kinds of grooming equipment and supplies;
  • recognize and report health problems in adoptable animals

Special Notes

  • Volunteers may interact with ONLY those animals already available for adoption.
  • Volunteers are restricted from any interaction with incoming, stray or quarantined animals.
  • Volunteers will NEVER make decisions or recommendations about which animals should be made available for adoption.
  • Volunteers may interact with ONLY those members of the public who are interested
    in adopting animals.

You can view a PDF Animal Groomer pamphlet.