Pet Groomer
Pet Hotel looking for experienced Pet Groomer
$2500 sign on BONUS!!!!
Take advantage of a well-established client list!
The Ark Pet Spa & Hotel is in need of an experienced pet groomer to join our award-winning grooming crew. Come work with our awesome crew! The Ark will provide you with advertising and marketing and will handle all bookings. You get to focus on providing the best grooming experience possible for the customers and dogs. Please send us your portfolio.
General Summary of Job
The Groomer’s primary duties are to properly groom and finish pets by using humane practices and minimizing pet stress. Additionally, the groomer is responsible for supervising bather/brushers and the maintenance and cleaning of the groom shop. The Groomer reports to the General Manager.
Primary Duties
- Perform groom functions as requested by client and described on the groom card or instruction form. Provide an attractive pet style that meets client’s expectations and is appropriate for the pet.
- Ensure bather/brushers are preparing dogs for grooming in accordance to procedures.
- Observe dog’s coat conditions and when necessary recommend shave downs versus dematting of pets.
- Ensure receptionist is advised of extra charges required for brush-out or dematting.
- Finish dogs as described in procedures.
- Bathe dogs/cats as needed.
- Manage groom shop work schedule to ensure departure times are met or client’s notified in advance of unavoidable delays.
- Keep grooming stations stocked with supplies, tools cleaned and ready for use report low inventory to General Manager before supplies run out.
- Ensure bather/brushers keep groom shop clean.
- During the workday keep the room safe by wiping up water spills and pet accidents as soon as possible.
- At the end of each workday all hair should be swept/mopped from floor and cleaned from tubs/shower.
- Holding cages should be ready for next day’s arrivals.
- Update pet status on white board and point of sale system. Advise receptionist when dogs that are to be “called when ready” are finished.
- Follow safety procedures for pets and staff at all times. Ask for assistance when a pet is stressed, very difficult to manage or showing any signs of injury.
- Advise the General Manager of any issues with bather/brusher job performance.
Minimum Experience, Skills, Certification or Academic Background Required
- High school graduate or GED preferred
- Professional grooming school graduate preferred or comparable grooming experience
- Good oral & written communication skills
- Proven humane pet handling skills
- Previous work experience demonstrating dependability
- Self-motivated, independent worker
- Proven leadership and training skills
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Good decision and problem solving skills
- Good organization and planning skills
- Demonstrated flexibility and proven coping skills