Pet Groomer

Job Summary

This position is responsible for providing professional pet grooming services for dogs using knowledge of canine characteristics and grooming styles and techniques.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional customer satisfaction by providing high-quality pet grooming services.
• Answer phone calls and schedule appointments in a timely and efficient manner.
• Assist in generating business by calling existing and new customers, scheduling appointments, and following up with reminders.
• Book appointments and greet pets as they arrive, ensuring a welcoming and safe environment.
• Report any accidents or injuries to the Store Manager promptly.
• Follow established bathing and grooming procedures to ensure the highest level of care for pets.
• Clean ears, clip nails, and perform other necessary services to maintain pets' health and hygiene.
• Adhere to customer instructions for clipping patterns and styles.
• Clip dogs' hair according to determined patterns using electric clippers, combs, and shears.
• Comb and shape dogs' coats to achieve a clean and polished appearance.
• Use non-physical techniques to keep animals calm and comfortable during the grooming process.
• Complete and maintain customer and company forms accurately and efficiently.
• Properly fill out required grooming forms to ensure accurate records.
• Observe and adhere to all safety rules and procedures to maintain a safe working environment.
• Sweep, vacuum, clean, and sanitize cages, tubs, and other areas as needed to maintain high standards of cleanliness.
• Assist in store operations as needed to ensure a smooth and efficient workflow.

Required Qualifications

Experience: Minimum of 1-year experience in pet grooming or styling. Must be comfortable working with dogs and cats. Must provide own tools (clippers, blades, shears) or be willing to purchase required tools.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Successful completion of Paragon Level 1 & 2 training provided by Petsense. Any suitable combination of education and experience will be considered. Regardless of education level, Associates must be able to read, write, and count accurately.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities

• Operate and use all grooming tools and equipment, including bathing tubs, brushes, steel combs, barber shears, scissors, clippers, driers, and bathing products.
• Ability to read, write, and count accurately to complete all documentation.
• Communicate effectively with customers to ensure their needs are met.
• Display compassion and understanding when working with animals.
• Exhibit attention to detail to ensure high-quality work.
• Read, write, and count accurately to complete all documentation.
• Lift and carry pets weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Work varied hours, days, nights, and weekends as business needs dictate.
• Stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Safely work around pets and their waste.

Working Conditions

• Working environment is favorable, generally working inside with moderate noise.
• Exposure to wet conditions, particularly when bathing dogs.
• Exposure to cats and dogs of all sizes, breeds, and temperaments.
• Exposure to sharp grooming instruments, perfumed shampoos and soaps, pets, and pet waste.
• Work shifts vary from one store to another, but generally are no less than 4 hours and may exceed 8 hours.
• Promote a safe and productive work environment for Team Members and customers and adhere to Company safety training and guidelines.
• Indoor floors and outdoor lots generally are hard surfaces (concrete, asphalt, etc.) with adequate lighting and temperature.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to move and transfer live animals, equipment, and merchandise weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand and maintain a stationary position for up to 8 hours while grooming animals.
• Ability to frequently move for 4-8 hours per day around the salon to groom animals, clean, and maintain the salon.
• Ability to utilize grooming instruments, including shears and dryers.
• Ability to frequently lift or reach merchandise overhead.
• Ability to bend, kneel, and squat frequently to position oneself to groom animals, clean shelves, and stock merchandise and equipment.
• Ability to constantly operate store equipment, such as computers, cash registers, and other store equipment.
• Ability to read, write, and count accurately to complete all documentation.
• Ability to utilize strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively with team members and customers.
• Ability to successfully complete all required training.
• This position is non-sedentary.
• It is essential to operate all equipment related to job duties effectively, safely, properly, and accurately; and to provide the highest level of customer service.
• It is essential that Team Members have the physical and mental stamina and ability to move throughout the store and outdoor areas quickly and safely.

Disclaimer

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above-referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. The Associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.