What are the responsibilities and job description for the pupculture: Grooming (Contractor) position at Dog Daycare NYC?
Join the PupCulture Team as a Professional Dog Groomer
At PupCulture, we're dedicated to redefining urban dog care across our five premier locations in Dumbo, Fidi, Soho, Tribeca, and the Upper West Side. Our commitment to providing a safe, holistic, and nurturing environment extends to our grooming services, ensuring that each canine guest looks and feels their best.
We are looking for a groomer (contractor)!
Your Responsibilities at PupCulture:
- Grooming Services: Provide a full range of grooming services, including bathing, trimming, styling, nail clipping, and ear cleaning, tailored to each dog's specific needs.
- Client Consultations: Conduct consultations with pet owners to understand their grooming preferences and any specific needs or concerns.
- Health Monitoring: Keep a vigilant eye on any skin conditions, lumps, or other health concerns that may require veterinary attention, and communicate these to the pet owners.
- Cleanliness: Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary grooming area, ensuring all tools and equipment are properly cleaned and sterilized.
- Customer Relations: Build and nurture trust between PupCulture and pet owners through excellent communication and exceptional service.
- Collaboration: Work closely with pupculture team members to ensure the overall well-being of our canine guests and provide support when needed.
Desired Experience:
- Professional Grooming: Proven experience as a professional dog groomer with a portfolio of your work.
- Animal Care: Background in roles such as veterinary technician or pet care specialist.
- Customer Service: Experience in roles that require strong communication and relationship-building skills, such as customer service or client management.
Qualities We Value:
- Passion for Pets: A genuine love for dogs and a commitment to their well-being.
- Grooming Expertise: Skilled in various grooming techniques and styles, with attention to detail.
- Calm Under Pressure: Ability to handle challenging dogs with patience and care.
- Empathy: Understanding and compassion for both pets and their owners.
- Attention to Detail: Keen observation skills to notice subtle changes in pet behavior or health.
- Communication: Strong ability to communicate clearly and effectively with team members and pet owners.
- Reliability: Commitment to punctuality, dependability, and strong work ethics.
- Physical Stamina: Ability to keep up with the active demands of the job.
How to Apply:
Ready to make a difference in the urban dog community? Send your resume, cover letter, portfolio of your grooming work, and any relevant certifications to join the PupCulture team.
