Groomer

Petagogy; Cranberry Township (Butler County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate and skilled groomer to join their busy pet care team. This exciting role involves grooming and styling pets according to owners' instructions, ensuring their safety, and identifying health issues. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, be detail-oriented, and have a calm demeanor when working with animals. If you are motivated and enjoy working in a team atmosphere, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a vibrant environment where your grooming expertise can shine and make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners.

Qualifications

• Professional grooming experience preferred.
• Ability to treat all animals with respect and compassion.

Responsibilities

• Bathing, conditioning, and drying pets of various breeds.
• Identifying health issues in pets and informing owners.
• Ensuring safety during the grooming process.

Skills

Grooming Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Detail Oriented

Ability to Lift Dogs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Are you a passionate and skilled groomer looking to grow your business? We are seeking an experienced groomer to join our busy pet care team on a commission based model.

Pet Groomer Responsibilities:

• Bathing, conditioning, and drying pets, including detangling, dematting or combing out different coat types
• Trimming pets’ nails, brushing their teeth, anal glad expression and cleaning their ears.
• Grooming and styling pets according to pet owners’ instructions or standard grooming styles.
• Identifying health issues in pets, such as ear infections, skin conditions, or tooth decay, and informing pet owners of these observations.
• Ensuring that all pets are safe during the grooming process.
• Routinely cleaning work areas.
• Recommending suitable products to pet owners.
• Ability to communicate with owners and recognize non-verbal communication cues in dogs.
• Familiarity with different dog breeds and sizes.
• Understanding of the characteristics and grooming needs of different coat types (e.g., short, long, curly).

Pet Groomer Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• Night and weekend availability.
• Professional grooming experience preferred.
• The ability to stand for long periods of time.
• The ability to treat all animals with respect through a calm and compassionate demeanor
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to lift and maneuver dogs of all shapes and sizes
• Detail oriented
• Independently motivated, but also able to work in a team atmosphere.