Canine Grooming Specialist

2 weeks ago


Poughkeepsie, New York, United States New York Dogworks Inc Full time
Job Overview

Benefits:

  • Health Insurance available after 90 days
  • Performance-based bonuses
  • Competitive salary structure
  • Flexible working hours
  • Opportunities for career advancement
  • Training and professional development

Summary: Responsible for the grooming of dogs in a daycare setting as well as for external clients. The grooming team operates year-round, and groomers are expected to adhere to their scheduled shifts. Approximately 80% of the role involves standing and performing grooming tasks such as bathing, brushing, drying, clipping, and overall dog grooming. The remaining 20% is divided between scheduling appointments, communicating with dog owners, and maintaining cleanliness in the grooming area.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Engaging with clients to discuss grooming preferences.
  • Organizing and scheduling grooming appointments.
  • Receiving and returning dogs to their owners.
  • Performing grooming tasks including bathing, nail trimming, ear cleaning, brushing, blow-drying, clipping, shaving, and expressing anal glands.
  • Maintaining grooming records and fostering relationships with clients.
  • Promoting grooming services at New York Dogworks Inc.
  • Participating in seminars and trade shows to enhance the visibility of New York Dogworks Inc.

Qualifications: To succeed in this role, candidates must be able to perform each essential duty effectively. The qualifications listed below represent the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.


Education and Experience: Preferred candidates will have dog handling experience, which may include pet ownership, prior work with animals, or attendance at dog training and behavior seminars. Grooming experience is essential, which can be obtained through formal education or apprenticeship with an established groomer.


Physical Requirements: The role requires the ability to perform various physically demanding tasks, including lifting a minimum of 50 pounds and standing for extended periods. Skills in grasping, pinching, and pulling are necessary for handling dogs and performing grooming tasks.


Health Requirements: All groomers must be current on their Tetanus vaccinations.


Language Skills: Candidates should be able to read and understand dog-related information, including names, medication, feeding instructions, and grooming guidelines. Effective communication of dog-related issues with management is essential.


Mathematical Skills: Basic skills in measuring and counting are required for tasks related to cleaning, medications, feedings, or providing change to customers.


Computer Skills: A basic understanding of Windows-based applications is beneficial.


Reasoning Ability: Candidates must possess the ability to identify problems, analyze emergencies, and think critically. The ability to handle challenging customer interactions rationally is also important.



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