Pet Groomer

That Fish Place- That Pet Place; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

55% commission + tips

Job summary

A pet care service provider located in Lancaster County, United States, is seeking a Pet Groomer to provide quality grooming services and exceptional customer care. The role involves grooming all breeds and maintaining a clean environment while ensuring the safety and comfort of pets. The ideal candidate should possess strong animal handling skills, excellent communication abilities, and physical stamina. You'll work in a fast-paced setting and receive 55% commission plus tips on services rendered.

Qualifications

• Prior grooming experience or certification from a grooming school preferred.
• Strong animal handling skills with patience and compassion.
• Ability to groom all breeds to standard styles or customer specifications.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality standards.
• Physical stamina to stand for long periods and lift animals up to 50 lbs safely.

Responsibilities

• Provide full-service grooming including bathing and clipping.
• Consult with pet owners to understand grooming needs.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all pets in care.
• Maintain cleanliness of grooming tools and workstations.
• Manage grooming appointments efficiently.
• Recommend and promote products to customers.
• Monitor pets for signs of stress, illness, or injury.
• Uphold company values being positive towards people and pets, eager to learn, team-oriented, and accountable in all interactions.

Skills

Animal handling

Customer service

Grooming techniques

Attention to detail

Stamina

Education

Certification from a grooming school

Job description

Pet Groomer

The Pet Groomer is responsible for providing high-quality grooming services that ensure the health, safety, and comfort of pets while delivering exceptional customer service. This role requires skill in handling animals, performing grooming services, and maintaining a clean, professional grooming environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide full-service grooming including bathing, brushing, clipping, trimming, nail care, ear cleaning, and other services as requested.
• Consult with pet owners to understand grooming needs and special instructions.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all pets in care, using proper handling techniques.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of grooming tools, workstations, and equipment.
• Manage grooming appointments efficiently to maximize productivity while minimizing stress for pets.
• Recommend and promote appropriate products or services to customers.
• Monitor pets for signs of stress, illness, or injury and report concerns to management.
• Uphold company values being positive towards people and pets, eager to learn, team-oriented, and accountable in all interactions.

Qualifications

• Prior grooming experience or certification from a grooming school preferred.
• Strong animal handling skills with patience and compassion.
• Ability to groom all breeds to standard styles or customer specifications.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality standards.
• Physical stamina to stand for long periods and lift animals up to 50 lbs safely.

Work Environment

This role requires working around animals of various sizes and temperaments, exposure to cleaning products, and use of grooming equipment.

55% Commission plus tips!