Dog Groomer Full Time

Dog Groomer Full Time Central Bark Dog Day Care - Madison Madison, WI Job Details Full-time $40,000 - $90,000 a year 22 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Qualifications Record keeping Computer operation Customer service Computer literacy Basic math Pet grooming High school diploma or GED Driver's License Dog handling Cleaning POS systems Full Job Description Central Bark Madison Southeast is looking to add a Full Time Dog Groomer to our Doggy Daycare/Grooming Salon Wednesdays-Saturdays. 50-55% commission based on experience with tips. Health, dental, vision insurance available. Supplemental insurances available. 1 week PTO offered after 1 year of employment. 401k. Employee discount. Must be willing to take in outside and in-house daycare clients, such as quick baths and nail trims. Candidate should have patience with the dogs, knowledge of specific breed styles, creativity, attention to detail, excellent customer service and be able to understand our customers' needs/ grooming requests. Portfolio of previous clients is required. Must be open & willing to take instruction to perfect techniques for the level of detail required. Candidate should have strong scissoring skills/ grooming techniques and be experienced bathing/drying dogs. Grooming table, kennels, cage dryers, force dryer, shampoo/conditioners, bandanas provided. You must own all other necessary grooming tools. Candidate will also help in answering phones, replying to emails, scheduling appointments, check clients in/out, and maintaining a clean environment. Responsible for the grooming of day care dogs as well as outside clientele. Groomers are expected to work their agreed upon shifts. Approximately 80% of your time will be standing on your feet bathing, brushing, drying, clipping and generally grooming dogs, 10% will be scheduling grooms, communicating with owners, and receiving and releasing dogs, 10% is spent on general cleaning of the grooming area, doing grooming associated laundry, etc. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Discussing grooming requests with customers.
• Scheduling grooms.
• Receiving and releasing dogs to and from owners.
• Bathing, trimming nails, cleaning ears, brushing, blow-drying, clipping, shaving, and expressing anal glands.
• Maintaining grooming records and establishing a relationship with customers.
• Promoting grooming at Central Bark.
• Attending seminars and trade shows to promote Central Bark.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Professional grooming (hair cutting) experience required. This experience may be in the form of a formal Grooming Degree or of gained working experience as an apprentice to an established groomer.

Physical Skills:

Ability to perform a variety of demanding physical activities, including lifting a minimum of 50 pounds (whether it is a bag of dog food, a crate or a dog), and standing for long periods of time. Grasping, pinching and pulling skills are also needed to leash and collar dogs as well as control them as well as the repeated motions associated with grooming dogs.

Health:

It is required that all Groomers are current on their Tetanus vaccination.

Language Skills:

Ability to read dog information including names, medication and feeding instructions, and grooming instructions.

• Be able to communicate dog issues with management either via written or oral communication.
• Be able to maintain a clear record of grooms performed, recording notes in the computer.

Mathematical Skills:

Basic measuring and counting abilities as related to cleaning, medications, feedings or counting change back to customers.

Computer Skills:

A basic understanding of Windows based applications is helpful. Must be willing to learn our appointment scheduling/point of sale system. All appointments are required to go in the computer. All dogs must have proof of vaccinations, which we input into our system.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, analyze emergencies and think on your feet. Ability to deal rationally with irrational customers Please submit a resume for consideration. Will require portfolio showing grooming work and at least 3 professional references. Shadow shift would be required.

Pay:

$40,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you available every Wednesday-Saturday?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Dog Grooming:

1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Work Location:

In person