Dog Groomer full time or parttime

New York Dogworks Inc DBA Central Bark Poughkeepsie; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at a leading pet care provider where you will be responsible for grooming dogs in a dynamic environment. This role involves a variety of tasks, from bathing and clipping to scheduling and customer interaction. With opportunities for advancement and a flexible schedule, you will thrive in a supportive atmosphere that values your skills and dedication. If you have a passion for animals and grooming, this is the perfect opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of pets and their owners. Embrace the chance to grow and excel in your career while doing what you love!

Benefits

Health Insurance after 90 days

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Qualifications

• Grooming experience required, either through formal education or apprenticeship.
• Dog handling skills preferred, including pet ownership experience.

Responsibilities

• Groom dogs, including bathing, trimming, and cleaning.
• Schedule grooms and communicate with dog owners.
• Maintain grooming records and promote services.

Skills

Dog handling skills

Grooming experience

Physical fitness

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Formal Grooming Degree

Apprenticeship experience

Job description

Benefits:

1. Health Insurance after 90 days
2. Bonus based on performance
3. Competitive salary
4. Flexible schedule
5. Opportunity for advancement
6. Training & development

Summary: Responsible for the grooming of day care dogs as well as outside clientele. We operate 365 days a year; Groomers are expected to work their agreed upon shifts. Approximately 80% of your time will be standing on your feet bathing, brushing, drying, clipping and generally grooming dogs, 10% will be scheduling grooms, communicating with owners, and receiving and releasing dogs, 10% is spent on general cleaning of the grooming area, doing grooming associated laundry, etc.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:

1. Discussing grooming requests with customers.
2. Scheduling grooms.
3. Receiving and releasing dogs to and from owners.
4. Bathing, trimming nails, cleaning ears, brushing, blow-drying, clipping, shaving, and expressing anal glands.
5. Maintaining grooming records and establishing a relationship with customers.
6. Promoting grooming at Central Bark.
7. Attending seminars and trade shows to promote Central Bark.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: Dog handling skills are preferred. Skills may be in the form of pet ownership, previous pet ownership, working with animals and attending dog training and/or behavior seminars. Training sessions and seminars may be scheduled during non-working hours where your attendance may be required. Grooming experience required. This experience may be in the form of a formal Grooming Degree or of gained working experience as an apprentice to an established groomer.

Physical Skills: Ability to perform a variety of demanding physical activities, including lifting a minimum of 50 pounds (whether it is a bag of dog food, a crate or a dog), and standing for long periods of time. Grasping, pinching and pulling skills are also needed to leash and collar dogs as well as control them as well as the repeated motions associated with grooming dogs.

Health: It is required that all Groomers are current on their Tetanus vaccination.

Language Skills: Ability to read dog information including names, medication and feeding instructions, and grooming instructions. Be able to communicate dog issues with management either via written or oral communication. Be able to maintain a clear record of grooms performed.

Mathematical Skills: Basic measuring and counting abilities as related to cleaning, medications, feedings or counting change back to customers.

Computer Skills: A basic understanding of Windows based applications is helpful.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, analyze emergencies and think on your feet. Ability to deal rationally with irrational customers.