Professional Dog Groomer

Full job description

Do you understand that cats and dogs are more than just pets - they're cherished members of your family?

Besides making pets look fabulous, our Groomers are also comforters, great listeners and problem solvers. They’re like-minded pet lovers whose passion is obvious in their work.

Responsibilities/Qualifications

What You’ll Do

To give our furry clients the ultimate “spaw day” experience, we need groomers that can:

• Provide grooming services, like brushing, bathing, and conditioning for pets
• Groom and style pets per owners’ instruction and/or according to breed standards
• Follow all company safety policies to keep you and our neighbor’s pets safe
• Develop long-term relationships with neighbors by understanding their needs and recommending products and services that will keep their pet healthy and happy
• Community outreach to attract new neighbors into our store
• Successful completion of safety training certification
• Utilize the instore scheduling tool and assist neighbors in booking appointments
• Perform routine cleaning to keep the grooming environment fun and inviting

What You Need to Get the Job Done

• A High school diploma or GED.
• *** 1-year or more of grooming experience with formal training certification and/or experience under an established certified groomer. ****
• Have excellent communication skills
• Have exceptional Customer Service skills
• Ensure that all pets are safe during the grooming process
• Be able to cut to AKC Breed Standards and perform skills, such as carding and hand stripping
• Have a sound understanding of animal behavior
• Ability to move or lift merchandise, equipment or pets weighing up to 50 pounds
• Be able to stand, bend or stoop for extended periods of time
• Candidates must be flexible in working evenings, weekends and holidays
• Candidates must be 18 years or older

What Will Make Us REALLY Love You

• You’re an excellent listener and communicator who can help pet parents with their concerns, wants, and needs.
• You’re a self-starter who can work independently and collaboratively when necessary.
• You’re a detail-oriented master at planning, prioritizing and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• You’re no stranger to adhering to safety standards as demonstrated by your ability to work safely.