Dog Groomer

Job TypeFull-time, Part-timeDescriptionWe are growing our grooming team!Dogtopia is looking for fellow dog lovers to join our growing team as a Dog Groomer! Dogtopia is the industry leader in dog daycare where health and safety is always our #1 priority. We provide a fun, fast-paced work environment that focuses on team culture and always makes it the Most Exciting Day Ever!We are scheduling phone and in-person interviews now! Hiring for part-time and full-time team members. Offering flexible schedules and competitive base pay plus bonuses and incentives.Purpose Beyond ProfitWe "Enhance the joy of dog parenthood..." by providing clean, safe, and educational dog daycare to our furry guests and their pet parents. We believe in creating better canine citizens by truly S.E.E.ing (Socializing, Exercising, and Educating) each dog; which we believe helps keep dogs in their loving, forever homes and out of shelters.We also "...Enable dogs to positively change our world" through our Dogtopia Foundation. Our foundation features three worthy causes: sponsoring service dogs for returning service veterans, youth literacy programs, and initiatives to employ adults with autism. We host weekly Foundation fundraising events within our daycare center, including fun photo booth days, special treats, and dog arts and crafts.The RoleDog GroomerProvider of exceptional dog grooming services, including haircuts, baths, nail trims, teeth brushing, etc.Job Functions and Performance Standards:Provide compassionate care to all grooming dogsFollow dog breed standards and Pet Parent's instructions for clipping and trimming coatsDiscuss with Pet Parents their pets' grooming needs, identify services, and set expectationsMake recommendations for styles, maintenance, and productsCommunicate if/when style/cut is not possible for safety reasonsAssist other groomers and bathersAssist PPCs in ensuring vaccines are up to dateRecord necessary information, pertaining to a dog's groom (tools/techniques used), temperament and/or potential health concerns in Dogtopia HubUse proper dog handling/safety procedures in line with Dogtopia trainingEquipment upkeep and careComplete cleaning tasks as requiredPerform other duties as assignedCustomer Service Embodies the NBD of Dogtopia through the Dogtopia-ismsMaintains confidentiality in Dogtopia practices and all aspects of the businessWelcomes all customers promptly and professionallyEffectively communicates coat care, health and behavior concerns with customers in a professional mannerSchedule appointments through Dogtopia HubChecking dogs in and out in Dogtopia Hub, including collecting paymentPerks and Bonuses 50% commission on full grooms and bathsBathers available to complete bath services while groomers can focus on start to finish groomsBring your dog to work!Team member referral bonuses up to $500 eachBirthday bonusTeam support bonuses for filling in when neededCompetitive base payHealth insurance for full-timeAccess to free mental health care toolsHoliday bonuses as well as holiday payOpportunities for cross-training and company advancementA strong, positive team culture that values inclusivity and transparencyHands-on managers who work side-by-side with our teamPersonal development opportunities in the dog industry, as well as sales, customer service, and dog behavior and handlingA companywide focus on health and safety - pups and peopleThe rules by which we, as Dogtopians live by are our Dogtopia-isms:We LOVE life unconditionally like a dog.We STAY loyal to our pack.We CHASE the absolute highest standards of safety.We PLAY to our fullest potential.We TREAT every day like It's the Most Exciting Day Ever!RequirementsWork Environment & Abilities Needed:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderately loudAbility to lift up to 50 poundsAbility to bend, twist, stoop, lift, reach, kneel, crouch, push, pull, handle grooming equipment, type on a keyboard, and use a computer mouse.Equipment: Must have your own set of professional grooming toolsEducation: High school Diploma or EquivalentLicenses/Certifications: Grooming certificate preferredExperience: Minimum of 2 years of professional grooming experience in a salon or a graduate of a grooming school with a minimum of 1 year of professional grooming experience in a salon.Skills: Time managementStrong customer service skillsAbility to learn new processes and software specific to the businessAbility to problem solveStrong verbal communication skillsAttention to detail and the ability to multitask and prioritizeAbility to work independently and as part of a teamHas a positive attitude and is willing to contribute to a positive team cultureProficiency in all breed standard haircutsAble to groom an average of 5-6 dogs per day.Salary Description50% Commission