Groomer The Dog Stop Spring

The Dog Stop Spring (TDS-0038); Spring (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dog Stop Spring (TDS-0038) in Spring, TX is seeking an experienced Dog Groomer with at least five years of professional grooming experience. Your role will involve providing comprehensive grooming services, ensuring the welfare of dogs, and enhancing customer relationships. Strong communication skills and the ability to manage busy schedules are essential. As an integral part of the team, you will be responsible for maintaining a clean workspace and managing inventory. Weekend availability is required and a grooming portfolio is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years trained grooming experience with a variety of dog breeds.
• Strong verbal communication skills to interact with dog owners.
• Attention to detail and strong ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional basic dog grooming services as per customer instructions.
• Demonstrate safe use of grooming instruments.
• Deliver customer service and grooming services to clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Grooming skills

Organization skills

Customer service

Education

Completion of grooming school with diploma/certification

Tools

Grooming instruments (shears, dryers)

Job description

Overview

Work Schedule: Minimum 5 days/week; weekend availability is required.

Salary: 50% commissioned plus tips

Location

Spring, TX 77379

Duties

• Full Nose-to-Tail Makeovers (this includes bath, nail trims, and full body cuts) for all breeds
• Walk-in nail trims and gland expressions
• Baths for all size dogs
• Customer relations – develop relationships with clientele and their dogs. You should be able to explain to customers the best cut/grooming option for each dog.
• Managing busy grooming schedules and communicating progress to receptionists and clients.
• Maintaining a clean grooming room
• Keep track of inventory
• Upkeep grooming tools
• Organize and update client profiles
• At least one year of grooming experience with a wide variety of sizes and breeds of dogs

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for demonstrating and providing professional basic dog grooming services as requested by the customer’s instructions in order to support their dog’s physical, mental, social, and emotional needs in accordance with industry standards.

You will be responsible for utilizing grooming instruments including shears and dryers in a safe manner for the dog.

Responsible for the welfare of all dogs within the grooming area.

Will deliver professional customer service and grooming services to customer.

Must provide quick and professional courteous service to all customers.

Position requires bending, kneeling, lifting and standing for long periods of time. A large amount of your time will be in direct contact with our customers and their dogs, and the remaining time will be maintaining the cleanliness of the grooming area.

You will be responsible for developing long-term relationships with customer and their dog(s) by understanding their needs and recommending products and services that will keep their pet healthy and happy.

All employees will adhere to all The Dog Stop Policies and Procedures.

Qualifications

Successful candidates must have a genuine affinity for dogs; they are the nucleus of our business! Have a minimum of five years trained grooming experience with a wide variety of sizes and breeds of dogs or a completion of grooming school with diploma/certification. Possess strong verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with the dog owner(s). Must have strong ethical standards. Must follow extreme attention to detail. Possess strong organization skills, multi-tasking, and maintaining oversight. Must maintain a positive attitude and enthusiastic personality. Possess strong skills in organization, multi-tasking, and maintaining oversight. Must demonstrate proven knowledge and grooming industry skills. Must be able to work flexible work shifts and the ability to work weekends.

Required Documents

You are required to provide certification/training documentation that supports the eligibility and qualification claims made in your resume.

Please respond with your résumé, three professional references, and a paragraph explaining why you’d be a great fit for our team. If you have a grooming portfolio displaying your skill, please send that as well.