Groomer

Dog City; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted daycare

Boarding for your dog

Medical/vision/dental plans

401k

Job summary

Dog City is seeking an experienced dog groomer to join our team. You will groom dogs of all sizes, communicate with pet parents, and ensure a caring, pampering experience that aligns with industry standards.

We emphasize a safe, fun, and rewarding work environment with a focus on client satisfaction. Benefits may include team discounts, growth opportunities, and a positive workplace culture at Dog City.

Qualifications

• Proven Experience: At least 1 year of prior professional grooming experience with dogs, including haircuts.
• Team Player: collaborates well with colleagues to ensure all duties are completed.
• Flexibility: able to adjust schedule to meet clients’ needs.
• Good Communicator: communicates clearly with clients, colleagues, and management.
• Attention to detail: observes and addresses each dog's grooming needs carefully.
• Knowledgeable: familiar with breed standards, coats, and styling.
• Safety Mindset: follows safe handling and restraint practices.
• Time Management: grooms efficiently to meet appointment times.
• Physical Stamina: stands and works for long periods; lifts dogs of various sizes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct consultations with pet parents to propose appropriate grooming services.
• Perform grooming tasks: bathing, brushing, clipping, nails, ears, and deodorizing for dogs of all sizes.
• Provide compassionate care, making the grooming environment calm for anxious pets.
• Notice potential health concerns and communicate them to owners.
• Monitor and manage grooming supplies; inform management of needs.
• Schedule and manage appointments using kennel software.
• Follow safety policies and use PPE to protect pets and staff.
• Address guest concerns and provide follow-up information as needed.
• Maintain pet records, including vaccination requirements.

Skills

Proven Experience

Team Player

Flexibility

Good Communicator

Attention to detail

Knowledgeable

Safety Mindset

Time Management

Physical Stamina

Job description

Description

Are you ready to join our team and make tails wag? Are you an animal lover with a knack for making pets look and feel their best? At Dog City we’re seeking an experienced groomer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of prior experience fully grooming dogs, have knowledge of and experience with a range of coat types and cuts, and have a passion for building relationships with grooming clients and their pets. Pay is 50% commission, plus tips. We strive to provide a safe, fun, and rewarding work environment with a focus on pampering pets and ensuring smiles all around!

Duties include:

• Client Communication: Performing consultations with pet parents regarding grooming services, advising them on the best services we can offer based on their dog’s condition and coat type, as well as meeting owners’ grooming expectations; Communicating clearly with clients throughout the grooming process, including before and after, as well as during appointments as needed.
• Grooming Services: Bathing, brushing, combing, trimming, de-matting, de-shedding, drying, scissoring, clipping and filing nails, cleaning ears, and deodorizing services performed on dogs of all shapes and sizes; Removing fleas and ticks as necessary; Styling and haircuts according to industry standards and pet owner’s directions.
• Compassionate Care: Paying special attention to the needs of the individual dog, including puppies, elderly, or disabled dogs; Providing a calm and caring environment that eases pet anxieties as much as possible.
• Looking Out for Pets: Identifying possible health concerns regarding skin, ear, and oral hygiene. Be comfortable communicating those concerns to pet owners so they can seek veterinary care.
• Supply Management: Keeping track of grooming supplies and informing the center’s General Manager of any needs.
• Scheduling: Ability to manage your own schedule; making and tracking appointments using kennel software.
• Safety First: Protecting pets, pet owners, and self by adhering to safety policies and procedures and using proper PPE.
• Guest Service: Listening to and resolving client concerns should they arise; providing information and follow-ups or touch-ups as needed within reason.
• Keeping Notes: Maintain pet records by documenting services and updating information, including vaccine requirements.

Please note that the above-listed duties and responsibilities are the basic requirements for this role and may be modified, expanded, or reduced based on the evolving needs of the company.

If you’re an experienced, knowledgeable, and detail-oriented pet stylist with a service first attitude and an unmatched love for animals Benefits for all team members at Dog City include discounted daycare and boarding for your own dog, with additional benefits available for full time employees like medical/vision/dental plans and 401k.

Requirements

What we’re looking for:

• Proven Experience: At least 1 year of prior professional experience in a grooming role, fully grooming dogs (including haircuts).
• Team Player: Works well with others to make sure all duties are completed, and our guests are in unparalleled care.
• Flexibility: A flexible schedule, with the ability to meet clients’ scheduling needs when they need them.
• Good Communicator: Able to properly, promptly, and effectively communicate with other team members, bathers, management, and pet parents.
• Attention to detail: Uses keen observation skills to assess pets’ needs, and to report any issues as they arise.
• Knowledgeable: Well-studied on various breed standards, styles, cuts and patterns.
• Safety Mindset: Familiarity with safe handling and restraint techniques for animals.
• Time Management: Ability to stay on task and complete grooms in a timely manner.
• Physical Stamina: An ability to stand/work upright for multiple hours at a time; able to lift and handle dogs of all sizes and perform all aspects of the grooming process.