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Bowie Barker

Lead Dog Groomer

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What they do

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.

$35,998 / year median in Washington

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

Love dogs? So do we. We believe every dog deserves to strut out of a bath and/or grooming looking and feeling like a star
  • and we're building a bath + grooming experience that puts both pups, bathers and groomers first.
Bowie Barker is a new modern kind of bath + grooming shop: sleek, modern, app-enabled for smooth booking, and membership options available for additional savings. Whether pet parents want to self-wash or leave it to our pros, we make grooming convenient, low-stress, and full of tail wags. The menu includes customized services to meet every dog's needs and extra attention to what we know our furry friends want. We are opening soon in Seattle, WA (Greenwood) and looking for talented, experienced groomers to join our founding team and be part of growing this new and exciting brand.
Why You'll Love Working Here:
  • Calm, clean, modern work environment
  • Hydraulic tables + walk-up tubs (no 50lb lifting required!) + force dryers
  • Supportive, respectful, dog-obsessed team
  • Partnerships with local dog shelters + rescues
Compensation and Perks:
  • Groomers wage of $25
  • $29/ hour + generous gratuity (may vary based on skills and experience)
  • Paid Sick Time Off
  • Tool maintenance reimbursement (tool sharpening, replacement, etc.)
  • Discounts on all products and services
What You'll Do:
  • Provide full grooming services from start to finish.
These services include:
cutting, clipping, shaving, trimming, bathing, brushing, drying, grinding, and clipping nails, and gland expression.
  • Groom multiple dogs per day while keeping stress low for both you and the pups
  • Communicate with pet parents to ensure expectations are met
  • Keep your station clean and calm
  • always
  • Communicate with pet parents to understand and meet their grooming goals
  • Create a calm, efficient grooming experience
  • we aim for 6-10 dogs per day
  • Help maintain a clean, welcoming environment for all guests (two
  • and four-legged) You're a Great Fit if
You:
  • Have 6+ years of grooming experience and confidence in your skills
  • Bring a calm, gentle approach to handling all breeds and sizes
  • Love dogs (obviously), but also enjoy being part of a respectful, fast-paced team
  • Thrive in a respectful, upbeat, and dog-loving environment
Groomers:
Own your own tools i.e.: clippers, blades, scissors, brushes, combs; however, we provide grooming tool reimbursement
  • Must be able to stand for long hours; you DO NOT need to lift 50lbs
  • our grooming baths have walk up ramps, grooming tables have hydraulic and electric adjustable platforms
  • Available weekend days (Friday/Saturday/Sunday)
Who We Are:
Bowie Barker is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Note, we consider qualified candidates with criminal histories. Ready to join the pack? Apply today and help us build something special from the ground up.
Pay:
$25.00
  • $29.
00 per hour
Benefits:
Employee discount Paid time off
Work Location:
In person