Pet Groomer - Full Time & Part Time

We're looking for Full-Time and Part-Time groomers to join our team!

Job Title: Pet Stylist / Pet Groomer

Reports To: Assistant Manager / General Manager

Compensation: 50% Commission + Tips

Benefits: PTO, PPO Dental Plan, Vision Insurance, IRA plan with employer match, Full array of Aflac Benefits offered including Hospitalization, Life Insurance, Accident Coverage, Disability, and more

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Job Summary:

• The Pet Groomer is responsible for bathing, brushing, clipping, and scissoring pets hair.
• Maintains pets nails by clipping, grinding, or both.
• Plucks hair and cleans ears appropriately on pets.
• Provides exceptional customer service to clients.
• Provides a safe environment for pets and people.

General Accountabilities:

• Thoroughly washes, shampoos, conditions and rinses pets.
• Evaluates pets hair and physical characteristics to recommend appropriate groom.
• Cuts, trims, and styles hair using clippers, scissors, and trimmers.
• Completes add-on services such as anal gland suppression, teeth brushing, de-skunking, and de-shedding.
• Maintains a clean work area and pet salon.
• Sanitizes tools and equipment, such as scissors and combs, after each use.
• Answers phone, schedules client appointments and reservations, and completes pet check-in's.
• Receives payments from customers and tenders appropriate change.
• Actively seeks to learn new styles and techniques.
• Assist other staff members on occasion with such tasks as helping restrain an animal, helping clients with their pets, etc.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

**The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Job Qualifications:

• Ability to perform basic breed standard grooms, patterns, and use the tools necessary to do so (scissors, clippers, etc.)
• Basic computer proficiency and ability to learn POS system utilized by the resort.
• Ability to withstand prolonged exposure to water and soaps.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and team lift up to 150 pounds.
• Ability to withstand prolonged exposure to dog/cat hair and allergens.
• Ability to carry out instructions provided in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to fully communicate in English.
• Must be able to work most weekends and some holidays.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to kneel, crawl, bend, and handle heavy equipment.
• General knowledge of dog and cat behavior.
• Must exhibit coordination, finger dexterity, & steadiness.
• Minimum 1 year experience grooming in a professional salon setting.
• Must be able to work around major holidays during busy times.

Skills:

• Customer service
• Time management
• Artistic, meticulous grooming vision