**Job Overview:**
- We are seeking a skilled Pet Groomer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with animals and providing top-notch grooming services to pets.
**Responsibilities:**
- Perform grooming services such as bathing, brushing, clipping, and styling pets' coats. - Handle pets with care and ensure their safety and comfort during grooming sessions. - Provide excellent customer service by consulting with pet owners to understand their preferences. - Maintain cleanliness and organization in the grooming area. - Monitor pets for health issues and report any concerns to pet owners or veterinarians.
**Experience:**
- Experience in pet grooming or related field is preferred. - Knowledge of various grooming techniques and styles. - Strong animal handling skills. - Customer service-oriented with excellent communication skills. - Ability to lift heavy pets and equipment. - Experience in a veterinary setting or as a veterinary assistant is a plus. - Familiarity with animal restraint methods and kennel procedures. - Equine grooming experience is beneficial. If you are passionate about pet care and grooming, possess the necessary skills, and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.
Does your dog have a closet full of clothes? Is your cat so cool he needs to wear shades? We call that “petcentricity”! If you enjoy making pets look adorable and smell irresistible, then come work in our neighborhood! We offer a competitive pay package of commissions plus tips (credit card plus cash) and the ability to grow and develop with the company.
As a Groomer you’re PAWsitively passionate about people and their pets. Providing exceptional,neighborly service at every opportunity during your work day, you will:
- get nose kisses from a neighbor’s wet golden retriever
- see excitement and opportunity when you look into a shih tzu’s ear canal
- make a former shelter resident look like a dashing, dapper schnauzer again
- help a terrier look like a poodle because that’s what the neighbor asked for
- trim a guinea pig’s nails, because your customers come in all shapes and sizes (and species!)…all while engaging with our neighbors and smiling in the face of puppy breath. Are you a superhero with a flea comb and a slicker brush? No, you are more than that. You are PAWesome!
Groomer key responsibilities include:
- Delighting neighbors and pets with grooming services, like brushing, bathing, and conditioning
- Groom and style pets per owners’ instruction and/or according to breed standards
- Ensure the wellness and safety of furry patrons at all times
- Develop long-term relationships with pet parents by understanding their needs and recommending products and services that will keep their pet healthy and happy
- Community outreach to attract new neighbors into our store
- Perform routine cleaning to keep the grooming environment fun and inviting
A PAWsome Groomer will:
- Have a High school diploma or GED
- Have 1 year or more of grooming experience with formal training certification and/or experience under an established certified groomer
- Have 1 year experience in retail or other service industry where they’ve provided top notch service
- Ability to move or lift merchandise, equipment or pets weighing up to 50 pounds
- Be able to stand, bend or stoop for extended periods of time
- All candidates must pass the drug, background and validated selection test, and be 16 years or older.
Skills:
- Kennel
- Animal restraint
- Animal care
- Pet care
- Veterinary
- Animal handling
- Equine
- Veterinary assistant
- Dog handling
- Dog training
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Compensation package:
- 50% commission
- Commission pay
- Tips
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Every weekend
- Morning shift
Shift availability:
Ability to Commute:
- Phoenix, AZ 85022 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Phoenix, AZ 85022: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person