Animal Groomer - Full Time

Chow Hound; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Education opportunities

Employee discounts

Free pet food program

Job summary

Chow Hound Pet Supplies in Grand Rapids, MI is hiring a Dog Groomer to keep pets clean and well-groomed. You will greet dogs, discuss services with clients, and perform bathing, nail trimming, ear cleaning and haircutting.

The role offers full-time or part-time hours with flexible scheduling, benefits for full-time staff, commissions and tips, plus opportunities for advancement. Training provided for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of pet grooming experience.
• Animal care education from reputable academy or grooming program.
• Experience with retail POS systems and inventory management.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Groom dogs to client specifications while ensuring safety.
• Communicate with clients to understand service needs.
• Greet dogs and address any special requirements.
• Maintain clean grooming area and handle routine tasks.

Skills

Grooming experience

Customer communication

Detail orientation

Education

Animal care education/grooming program

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Chow Hound Pet Supplies is looking to hire a Dog Groomer to pamper and take care of our customers' furry friends. Are you passionate about taking care of animals? Do you want to work a job that lets you hang out with dogs all day? Are you interested in joining a company that offers opportunities for professional advancement? If so, please read on!

This pet grooming position earns commissions and tips. Full-time workers are eligible for full benefits and paid time off (PTO).

We provide awesome benefits:

• flexible scheduling
• education opportunities
• employee discounts
• a free pet food program

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A DOG GROOMER

As a Dog Groomer, you keep pets clean, well-groomed, and feeling great! Your most important job is to ensure the well-being and safety of every dog that comes into your care. With your strong communication skills, you interact with the clients to gain a full understanding of the services they are looking for. You take the time to greet each dog to find and address any special needs they may have.

Diligently, you perform standard pet grooming services such as bathing, ear and teeth cleaning, nail trimming, anal gland expressing, and hair trimming. Every dog is different, so you think on your feet and adjust your methods to fit the dog you're grooming. Safety is your number one concern, both for you and your fuzzy customer. You take great pride in helping our clients' dogs stay clean, healthy, and looking good!

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A DOG GROOMER

• 1+ years of pet grooming experience
• Animal care education from reputable academy or grooming program
• Experience with using Microsoft Office programs, calculators, copiers, and fax machines
• Experience working with retail POS systems and inventory systems
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

In lieu of experience, we will train the right candidate! Are you a hard worker that is motivated to perform well? Is safety a top priority for you? Can you communicate well with customers? Are you extremely detail-oriented? If yes, you might just be perfect for this full-time or part-time pet care position!

WORK SCHEDULE FOR A DOG GROOMER

We are offering full-time or part-time hours and we are extremely flexible with scheduling. Overall, we offer daytime and nighttime shifts, 7 days a week.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR PET CARE TEAM?