Dog Grooming Tech & Care Specialist

Digs-Dog-Care; Munster (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental and Vision Benefits

401(k) with 4% company match

Medical benefits after 6 months

DigIn Shared Ownership Program

Discounted DayPlay

Job summary

Digs Dog Care in Munster seeks a Groom Tech to provide safe, skilled grooming support for every dog in our care. You will assist groomers with bathing, drying, and nail trims while cross-training for kennel duties and other areas as needed.

The role requires a love for animals, calm focus, and the ability to follow protocols for health and safety. We value hospitality for pets and their parents, with opportunities for growth to Pack Leader 2 or Groomer.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic dog behaviors and body language
• Customer service experience preferred
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to handle animals safely and confidently, including large breeds
• Ability to follow directions closely (written and verbal)
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Physically able to lift and carry dogs and equipment up to 40 lbs, bend, and stand long periods

Responsibilities

• Provide grooming duties including bathing, drying, and nail trims
• Assist groomers with handling dogs during grooming
• Cross-trained as kennel techs and assist in other areas as needed
• Monitor dog health, skin, coat condition, and behavior; report concerns
• Deliver hospitality-first experience to pet parents
• Keep grooming areas clean and sanitized between dogs
• Follow feeding, medication, and allergy protocols for every animal in care
• Assist with lobby customer relations to inform and reassure pet parents
• Support team culture and positive attitude at all times
• Work respectfully with teammates and maintain professionalism

Skills

Dog handling

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Lifting up to 40 lbs

Calm under pressure

Tools

Grooming tools knowledge

Job description

Digs Dog Care in Munster seeks a Groom Tech to provide safe, skilled grooming support for every dog in our care. You will assist groomers with bathing, drying, and nail trims while cross-training for kennel duties and other areas as needed.

The role requires a love for animals, calm focus, and the ability to follow protocols for health and safety. We value hospitality for pets and their parents, with opportunities for growth to Pack Leader 2 or Groomer.