Career Opportunities

Position Overview:

The Groomer will work with our clients and their pets to ensure the pets are safely groomed and healthy. The Groomer will be a highly skilled and experienced groomer, but also an excellent provider of customer service. The Groomer should be a passionate pet lover who is good with customers, is organized and enjoys a busy, fast-paced environment. 

Essential Functions:

• Requires general knowledge of bathing, drying, cleaning ears, deep brushing, de-matting, breed standard cuts, teeth brushing and nail trimming.
• Conduct pet intake and talk to clients at drop off and pick up along with communicating to the clients regarding any issues that may arise.  
• Clearly explain grooming process for clients.  
• Recommend services based on the needs of the pet/client.
• Give clients an estimate of the cost for the service and how long grooming will take.
• Work with the front desk to coordinate appointment scheduling and communication with clients.
• Keep notes of grooming work performed.
• Consult with client after grooming about future grooming, health needs and additional recommendations. •Keep timely appointment schedule.
• Determine bathing products to use and bathe pet accordingly.
• Determine appropriate tools to be used for required service.
• Clip and comb pet hair according to breed standards and required style.
• Always use proper safe handling techniques to keep pet calm and safely under control.
• Monitor health and well-being of the pets during grooming.
• Alert technicians of any medical issues they should address.  
• Also responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the grooming area, including cleaning cages, sweeping, and mopping.
• Passionate about quality pet care and pet grooming.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Manager.  

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 to 3 years recent grooming experience.
• Must be able to safely handle all pets of all sizes and temperaments.
• Able to groom dogs and other pets based on breed specific needs or owner’s requests.
• Able to perform glands cleaning, ear cleanings and nail trims.
• Must be able to frequently lift up to 50 pounds. 
• Must be able to work in an environment with exposure to disinfectant and sanitation chemicals, and animal dander.  
• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must possess a love of animals and patience and care when handling pets. 

The list of essential functions, as outlined in this job description, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of any job function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.