What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dog Groomer position at VetEvolve?
Description
About Us: At Lake Forest Animal Hospital we believe every pet deserves to look and feel their best. We are a dedicated team of animal lovers committed to providing top-notch grooming services with a personal touch. Join us in making a difference in the lives of pets and their owners! Since we’re open seven days a week and have a thriving daycare we offer leads and welcome your existing clientele.
Role Summary: We are seeking a friendly and experienced Dog Groomer to join our team. As a Dog Groomer, you will be responsible for performing all grooming-related duties to ensure that dogs are neat, clean, and looking their best. The groomer’s responsibilities include bathing animals of various sizes and temperaments, trimming, clipping, or shaving hair/fur, and removing matted hair.. Our Dog Groomer attentively follows pet owners’ instructions and accommodates their special requests. The Dog Groomer treat pets with the utmost love and care. This is a Full-Time or Part-Time Role.
Responsibilities:
- Able to delight customers and pets with breed specific cuts
- Grooming and styling pets according to pet owners’ instructions or standard grooming styles.
- Accommodating special requests that pet owners may have
- Dematting and detangling hair as required
- Bathing, conditioning, and drying pets
- Trimming pets’ nails and cleaning their ears
- Recommending suitable products to pet owners
- Identifying possible health issues and informing the pet owner that they may need to be seen by a doctor
- Ensuring that all pets are safe during the grooming process
- Routinely cleaning work areas
- Ensures that grooming tools and equipment are in good working condition
Supplies:
- We provide shampoos, conditioners, tables with clip leads, other miscellaneous items. Groomer uses and provides own tools.
Compensation:
- Commission based 50%
Employee Benefits:
- Full-Time (35 or more hours a week): Employee pet discounts, Health Insurance Benefits (medical, dental, vision), Supplemental Benefits (life, critical illness, etc), 401k & Paid Time Off
- Part-Time (34 or less per week) Employee pet discounts
Schedule:
- Flexible Scheduling, Groomer manages and sets schedule/appointments during business hours: 7AM- 7PM daily, 7 days a week.
Why Join Us?
- Flexible scheduling and work life balance
- Work in a supportive and friendly environment
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Make a positive impact on the lives of pets and their owners
Requirements
- 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 and equipment (up to 50lbs)
If you are passionate about pet grooming and love working with animals, we would love to hear from you! Submit your resume today!
Salary : $35,000 - $55,000
