Dog Groomer

Chow Hound; Walker (MI); On-site; USD 27,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Education opportunities

Employee discounts

Free pet food program

Full benefits and PTO

Job summary

Chow Hound Pet Supplies is hiring a Dog Groomer to pamper and care for our clients' dogs. This role offers commissions and tips, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for education and advancement.

You will bathe, trim nails, clean ears and teeth, and address each dog's unique needs while ensuring safety and customer satisfaction. Full-time or part-time hours are available with PTO after eligibility.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Bathing, ear and teeth cleaning, nail trimming, anal gland expressing, and hair trimming for dogs.
• Ensure safety of both the dog and the groomer during procedures.
• Greet clients and discuss grooming needs to tailor services.
• Maintain clean and organized grooming area and equipment.

Skills

Customer communication

Detail oriented

Safety conscious

Communication skills

Education

Animal care education from reputable academy or grooming program

Tools

Microsoft Office

POS systems

Inventory systems

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. We provide awesome benefits, including flexible scheduling, education opportunities, employee discounts, and a free pet food program. Full-time workers are eligible for full benefits and paid time off (PTO).

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.