Experienced Dog Groomer

Canine to Five; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An upscale pet resort is looking for experienced groomers to join their dynamic team in Midtown Detroit. This role offers unlimited income potential through a generous commission structure and tips from satisfied clients. Groomers will work in a modern facility with excellent amenities, providing services to a variety of furry clients. The ideal candidate will have a passion for animals, professional grooming experience, and a positive attitude. With competitive benefits including health insurance and paid time off, this is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to advance their grooming careers in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Simple IRA with Match

Free Pet Care

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional grooming experience required.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Groom animals using various techniques and styles.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the grooming area.

Skills

Grooming Techniques

Customer Service

Multi-tasking

Physical Stamina

Education

Professional Grooming Experience

Tools

Grooming Tools

Job description

Canine To Five is seeking experienced full-time Groomers to join our team! We offer unlimited income potential and excellent benefits.

We are an upscale pet resort located in bustling Midtown, just blocks from Wayne State University and Whole Foods. Built in 2018, our salon provides gated parking, a receptionist and janitorial crew. Easy on/off access to M-10, I-75, and I-94. Between our grooming clients, and our busy daycare and boarding dogs, groomers can do 6-10 dogs per day, 5 days a week with us. We pay all of our W-2 Groomers 50% commission, in addition to receiving both cash and credit card tips. After 60 days, we offer health insuracne with domestic partner coverage, vision, dental, paid time off, a simple IRA with a match, Free Pet care, and other perks throughout the year. Our generous clients leave very generous tips. Our ideal candidate will have 2+ years of professional grooming experience, a complete set of grooming tools, and a great attitude.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• At least 18 years of age
• Weekend/holiday availability & able to work 5 shifts/week
• Ability to lift 50 lbs, stand for an extended period of time, walk, run, bend and reach
• Ability to multi-task in a fast pace environment
• A positive attitude and comfortable working in a team environment
• Comb, clip, trim, and shape coats to groom animals using knowledge of characteristics, grooming techniques, and styles
• Be able to study proportions of animal to determine the most appropriate cutting pattern to achieve desired style
• Knowledgeable on full service dog grooming, drying methods, brushing, ear cleaning, nail trim and file, oral care, expressing anal glands, pest control
• A natural love of working with and caring for dogs
• Exposure to unpleasant odors, animal waste, bites, scratches, contagious diseases
• Personal accountability i.e. attendance, dress code, cell phone policy, etc.