Job Summary:

Are you looking to work for a place that values you and supports you as you grow in your career and achieve your goals? Our ideal candidate for this position wants to be a part of a team that prides itself on taking great care of each other, their clients and their pets. This candidate is passionate about grooming, has a growth mindset, values building a rewarding relationship with clients and their pets and wants to take more ownership over those relationships, as well as exemplifies strong canine handling skills. This position is for an in-shop groomer. This is not a training or learning position.

Requirements:

⁃ At least one full weekend per month, one weekend day each week. Rest of schedule flexible. ⁃ Formal training or apprenticeship in grooming and no less than 2 years grooming independently (with more preferable) ⁃ The ability to groom independently with little to no help. ⁃ Knowledge of different dog breeds and their specific grooming requirement and temperaments. ⁃ Ability to handle pets of all sizes and temperaments with care and patience and the physical stamina to handle heavy lifting (e.g., lifting large dogs onto grooming tables) ⁃ Strong customer service skills to effectively communicate with pet owners ⁃ Attention to detail to ensure precision in grooming tasks ⁃ A portfolio or photos of your most recent work needs to be submitted within the application process. We have very high standards for grooming quality.

Responsibilities:

⁃ Grooming all breeds according to specific breed standards as needed as well as customer preferences ⁃ Customer service and engagement through check-in, check-outs and relationship building. Providing excellent customer service by addressing client concerns and ensuring their satisfaction ⁃ Safely maneuvering the dog within its range of motion, understanding canine behavior and modifying technique in order to best serve the client. ⁃ Completing minimal paperwork and records keeping, as well as additional services we perform for our clients (holiday photos, etc). ⁃ Workspace cleanliness/completing a cleaning list at the end of your shift.

We Offer:

⁃ Flexibility- time off around holidays or as needed throughout the year, without any requirement of how many or few days off you take. ⁃ A one-on-one environment ⁃ A low-stress environment and work load ⁃ W-2 Employee Status ⁃ Weekly payroll ⁃ Yearly bonuses ⁃ Opportunities for professional growth- we invest in you by providing an all expense paid team trip to Hershey each year for Groom Expo wherein we provide a weekend long seminar pass for you to soak up all of the knowledge your heart desires. We also cover other seminars at nearby expos as needed/requested throughout the year. ⁃ Management handles scheduling and any complaints or conflicts- we never ask our staff to handle any uncomfortable situations. Except in certain circumstances, our staff also do not have to man phones, make appointments, change appointments or confirm appointments. ⁃ If you have a dog that exceeds your ability, we offer support staff to help or else will reschedule and take the dog off of your book. ⁃ You're never asked to do anything that you feel is unsafe or that you do not have the skill set to complete. ⁃ A family oriented team environment- we value each member of our staff as a member of our family. ⁃ A transparent work environment- you'll know whatever we know. Compliments, concerns, client history.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$20,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid training Professional development assistance

Compensation Package:

Bonus opportunities Commission only Commission pay Tips Application Question(s): Do you have formal training as a groomer (apprenticeship, grooming academy, etc) How many years of grooming experience (completing full grooms independently) do you have? Are you able to provide a portfolio of your recent work? Please include your email address for any follow up questions. Ability to

Commute:

Toledo, OH 43613 (Required)

Work Location:

In person