What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dog Groomer position at Oscar's Pet Resort of Greenfield?
Oscar's Pet Resort Of Greenfield in Lancaster, PA is looking for one dog groomer to join our 15 person strong team. We are located on 521 Willow Road. Our ideal candidate is self-driven, ambitious, and reliable.
Required Education
Grooming Certificate
High School Diploma
Required Skills
§ Demonstrate competent grooming skills for dogs
§ Demonstrate safety regarding all Pet handling & Equipment use
§ Excellent customer service
§ Excellent time management (be on time for work and be on time for clients)
§ Ability to work as a team with fellow employees in the working environment
§ Computer literate
Responsibilities
§ Complete daily grooming tasks of baths, nail trimming/grinding, ear cleaning, teeth brushing, and hair trim/cut safely for both pet and Groomer
§ Be competent with dog body language and understanding how fear, anxiety and stress can cause a pet to be aggressive and use safety precautions in handling aggressive pets
§ Be competent in specific dog breed styles for hair cutting
§ Be competent in communication to the Customer of their desired service and of any behavior, skin, or hair concerns
§ Safely use and care for all Grooming equipment (shears, clippers, clipper blades, dryer, tub, grooming table)
§ Communicate any pet issues (health concerns, behavioral concerns etc.) to manager/supervisor
§ Responsible to know Oscar’s Pet Resort General & Grooming Policies and accurately educating customers of policies. This includes staying up to date with Oscar’s Pet Resort web site so accurate direction is given to customers
§ Maintaining a clean work environment in the Groom shop. Daily/weekly cleaning lists are the responsibility of all Groomers
§ Responsible for maintaining the Standard of Quality for all Pet Care as evidenced by proper handling using positive reinforcement, as well as maintaining a clean and disinfected environment free of clutter and dirt
§ Responsible for demonstrating good interpersonal skills with fellow employees and reporting differences to manager when problems cannot be resolved
Compensation
Compensation is commission based with percentages between 30 – 48 % depending on experience and job skills (check pricing of services to assess hourly pay scale). All compensation is assessed by the General Manager. Part time receives PTO. Full time receives PTO. All staff eligible for paid continuing education and discount on pet services and retail products.