Dog Groomer Camp Bow Wow - 2.9 Rowlett, TX Job Details Part-time | Full-time $700 - $1,000 a week 4 hours ago Benefits On-the-job training Qualifications Companion animal handling Customer service In-person customer service Pet grooming High school diploma or GED Attention to detail Dog handling Industry trends Communication with pet owners Dog grooming Full Job Description Camp Bow Wow® Rowlett - Groomer Business Overview and Culture Camp Bow Wow® is North America's largest pet care franchise. The $100+ million-dollar company, which ranked #1 in the pet category on the Entrepreneur Franchise 500 list for the last three consecutive years and was named in Entrepreneur's 2017 and 2018 Best of the Best Lists, proudly offers dogs a safe place to play while simultaneously providing socialization, exercise, and TLC from certified Camp Counselors. With over 160 locations, dogs visit a Camp Bow Wow more than 3 million times a year where they enjoy our premier doggy day care, boarding, and training services. Come work at our fun, high-energy "Houndquarters" in Westminster, Colorado, and be a part of creating a better world for pets while achieving our vision of Happy Healthy Pets, Happy Healthy People! We are also committed to giving back to the communities we serve by helping dogs in need through our Bow Wow Buddies Foundation! Learn more about our charitable efforts by visiting www.bowwowbuddies.com. Camp Bow Wow® is a subsidiary of VCA, Inc. VCA has North America's leading network of veterinary hospitals and is the leading provider of specialty veterinary medicine and post graduate veterinary training. About the Job It's a ruff job, but someone's has to do it. If you love dogs, have great customer service skills and when see a mangy mutt you think "I could turn that mongrel into a masterpiece," you're an experienced groomer. As a dog groomer at Camp Bow Wow you will shampoo, trim and shape fur, clip nails to make dogs look good. Pet groomers are great with animals and people, listening to the owners' requests for how they want their pet to look, and keeping the animals calm in what can be a stressful situation. Primary Responsibilities  Provide expert styling services to keep pets healthy and happy while looking great!  Shampoo / bathe dogs.  Combs, clips, trims, and shapes dogs' coats to groom dogs, using knowledge of canine characteristics and grooming techniques and styles.  Recommends the most appropriate cutting pattern to achieve desired /requested style.  Clips dog's hair according to determined pattern, using electric clippers, comb, and barber's shears.  Combs and shapes dog's coat.  Talks to dog or uses other techniques to calm animal.  Cleaning tools, equipment and grooming area.  Other duties as assigned. Essential Skills Patience and genuine care for animals.  High standards of cleanliness and professionalism.  Excellent customer service skills are required.  Ability to talk with pet parents and provide a calming experience for the dogs.  Knowledge of the industry and trends. Requirements  5 years experience.  Online courses, vocational school, on-the-job training. 

Compassion:

Dogs are often stressed out in unfamiliar situations, and groomers need to understand this and treat them accordingly. 

Customer-Service:

Groomers work with customers directly and must be friendly and listen to their requests and needs.  Attention to

Detail:

Groomers must pay attention to what they are doing, so that the animals stay safe and the grooming comes out looking great. 

Stamina:

Groomers are on their feet for long periods of time, sometimes hunched over animals during the grooming process. Reporting  Camp manager Availability Full time - hourly position. Normal working hours between 8am to 5pm but must be flexible to work any day of the week including weekends to meet business need. Attendance at evening and weekend events may be required. Equal Opportunity Employer Rowlett is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

Pay:

$700.00 - $1,000.00 per week

Compensation Package:

Commission pay

Tips Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Pet Grooming:

5 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person