Pet Groomer

Job description

Pet Evolution Dog Groomer

Our Mission: “To deliver extraordinary service to all of our guests with Love, Compassion, Humor and Friendships.”

You must care about helping to improve lives of pets and their owners. You must be outgoing, friendly, and helpful.

Qualifications: A high school diploma or equivalent along with a minimum of one year full-time grooming experience. Must be willing and able to consistently follow company policies and procedures, reliably carry out assigned duties, and behave in a positive, upbeat, helpful manner. A strong achievement drive, empathy, integrity, pride, and good social skills are keys to success in our company.

Skill Requirements:

Kindness: It’s important to understand that animals oftentimes are very stressed out when introduced to new environments or unfamiliar situations. Groomers must understand this and treat all situations accordingly, with kindness and compassion.

Customer-Service: Be patient with customers and take the time to truly figure out what they want. Pay close attention to customer body language and reaction. If the customer appears even slightly concerned with the way the final groom looks, fix immediately even if the customer says no. All customers must leave happy!

Detail Orientated: Pay close attention to specific instruction given by the customer. Monitor specific pet behavior to deter harm to self or animal.

Ambassador For Safety: You must be able to understand basic animal behavior and body language to be able to determine whether or not it is safe to groom the pet. You must be able to think critically under pressure on a situational basis to prevent injuries to self and pets as we are working with living animals that are known to be unpredictable at times.

Training: There is a 30-hour extensive in-store training period with a manager that must be successfully completed. In addition, we regularly hold advanced pet and pet product-training courses that you are required to attend, as well as occasional in-store training sessions. You will also receive on-the-job instruction from your managers.

Salary Range: Grooming Stylist receive competitive commission and or hourly rates, whichever is greater (pay grade may vary based on training and experience) Average professional groomer commissioned/credit card tip yearly earnings are $60k-$95K

Benefits:
Paid Time Off and other benefits

Employee Benefits: Generous employee discount, flexible hours, fun work environment.

Time Commitment: Stylist may be hired on a full- or part-time basis with hours varying accordingly. Overtime is required as needed. Management reserves the right to change schedules according to business needs. No time off permitted during the two weeks preceding Thanksgiving & Christmas.

Physical Requirements: You must be able to lift and carry up to 60 pounds on a regular basis.

Duties include:

• Creating a safe and fun work environment.
• Providing excellent customer service.
• Care and compassion for animals.
• Time management.
• Engaging customers, determining their needs.
• Keeping informed about pet industry and grooming standards.
• Operating customer record retention by importing accurate customer information and specific notes relating to grooming instruction.
• Answering phones and booking grooming appointments.
• Cleaning the facility and equipment.
• Carrying out other duties assigned by supervisors in a cheerful and efficient manner

Work Remotely

• No

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 24 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

• Bonus opportunities
• Commission pay
• Signing bonus
• Tips

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Rotating weekends

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Pet Grooming: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Expected hours: No less than 24 per week

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Saint Cloud, MN 56301 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Saint Cloud, MN 56301: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000 - $95,000