An Animal Care Worker or Manager manages animal care and grooming for a retail store that sells pets or for a pet grooming business. May also provide animal care and grooming at a kennel. Works with animals in shelters or rescue organizations. Works primarily with dogs and cats. Assists veterinarians with vaccinations or other procedures; screens people who want to adopt an animal from a shelter and provides information about caring for animals.
Pet Groomer Customer Focus Pampered Paws Cage Free Grooming Tempe, AZ Job Details Part-time | Full-time $40,000 - $80,000 a year 9 hours ago Benefits Employee discount Flexible schedule Referral program Qualifications Customer communication Teamwork Nail care Pet coat styling Dog handling Cleaning Full Job Description Pampered Paws Cage Free Grooming - Tempe, AZ Are you a dog groomer who believes that a great grooming experience is about more than just the haircut? At Pampered Paws Cage Free Grooming , we are looking for a Weekend Dog Groomer who can work Saturdays and Sundays and who values customer service, teamwork, patience, and compassionate care for dogs. Grooming skills are important, but we also believe that attitude, communication, patience, reliability, and willingness to work as part of a team are essential to being a successful groomer. We are looking for someone who wants to become part of a salon culture centered around: Exceptional customer service Kind and patient handling of dogs Respectful communication with clients and coworkers Teamwork and helping one another Professionalism and reliability Following salon standards and procedures Creating a positive, low-stress grooming experience What You'll Do As a Weekend Dog Groomer, you will: Perform full-service dog grooming, including bathing, brushing, drying, clipping, trimming, scissoring, nail care, and ear cleaning. Consult with pet parents to understand their grooming preferences and expectations. Communicate professionally and kindly with customers before and after appointments. Handle dogs of different breeds, sizes, ages, and temperaments with patience and compassion. Pay attention to each dog's behavior and comfort level throughout the grooming process. Work cooperatively with other groomers and salon team members to keep the day running smoothly. Maintain accurate grooming and customer notes. Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary grooming station. Follow Pampered Paws operating procedures, safety standards, and training. Help create the welcoming, professional environment our customers expect when bringing their pets to us. Who We're Looking For We would love to meet you if you: Have previous professional dog grooming experience. Can independently complete full-service dog grooms. Are comfortable working with a variety of breeds and coat types. Have experience using professional grooming tools and equipment. Take pride in providing excellent customer service. Communicate clearly and respectfully with customers and coworkers. Are patient with dogs, including dogs that may be nervous, energetic, or require additional reassurance. Are dependable and understand the importance of being available for scheduled appointments. Are open to feedback, training, and salon procedures. Enjoy being part of a team instead of working completely independently. Are willing to contribute to a positive and respectful workplace. What Matters Most to Us We understand that groomers come with different levels of experience and different technical strengths. While strong grooming skills are important, we are especially interested in finding someone with the right attitude and approach. We value a groomer who is: Kind. Patient. Reliable. Professional. Team-oriented. Customer-focused. Coachable. Technical skills can continue to develop. A genuine commitment to caring for dogs, customers, and coworkers is much harder to teach. Schedule This position is specifically intended to support our weekend grooming team.
Required availability:
Saturday Sunday Day shift Additional weekday availability is available if desired, but Saturday and Sunday availability is essential for this position. If you are an experienced groomer who loves dogs, enjoys taking care of customers, and wants to work with a team that values professionalism, compassion, and teamwork, we would love to hear from you.
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time.
Salary:
Commission based, 50% commission + 100% Tips.
Shift availability:
Day Shift, Weekend Shift (Saturday and Sunday). Flexible Schedule. Ability to
Commute:
Tempe, AZ 85284 (Required).
Work Location:
In person. 1840 E Warner Rd, Tempe, AZ 85284
Pay:
$40,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Employee discount Flexible schedule Referral program