What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dog Groomer position at Groom Huntley?
Groom Huntley is expanding and looking to hire new groomers
(1-3 years minimum grooming experience required) who absolutely loves pets & people. We are a fast-paced salon focused on safe, quality grooms, client satisfaction, & happy healthy dogs! We have been in business for over 20 years and are under new ownership.
- Pay is 50% commission on all services and packages
- 90% on walk-in nail trims plus employee incentives.
Hours are Monday - Friday 8-4:30pm Saturday 8-4pm. (Need Saturday Availability)
Dog Groomer Responsibilities:
- Grooming and styling pets according to pet owners’ instructions or standard grooming styles.
- Bathing, conditioning, and drying pets, de-matting and de-tangling as required.
- Trimming pets’ nails, brushing their teeth, and cleaning their ears.
- Accommodating special requests that pet owners may have.
- Identifying health issues in pets, such as ear infections, skin conditions, or tooth decay, and informing pet owners of these observations.
- Ensuring that all pets are safe during the grooming process.
- Daily cleaning work areas.
- Checking In/Out Customers
- Recommending suitable products to pet owners.
Dog Groomer Requirements:
- Must work Saturdays 8-4pm. ( 5 day work week)
- High school diploma or GED.
- Certification through the National Dog Groomer Association of America is advantageous.
- Proven professional grooming experience.
- Sound understanding of animal behavior.
- The ability to stand for long periods of time.
- The ability to treat all animals with compassion.
- The ability to lift heavy pets (over 50lbs).
- Excellent communication skills.
- Exceptional customer service skills.
We Offer
- Competitive commissions, paid weekly.
- 100% tips of earned cash tips
- Free Employee Pet grooms (2/month)
- Flexible schedule
- Employee retail discounts, incentives and bonuses.
- Paid Time Off
- And more!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Referral program
Compensation Package:
- 50% commission
- Bonus opportunities
- Commission only
- Performance bonus
- Tips
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- No nights
Experience:
- Pet grooming: 1 year (Required)
Language:
- English (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Huntley, IL 60142 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20