Are you a pet groomer tired of working for the corporate world that makes the rules for you? Come join our team at Three Tails where you are welcomed into our small, family owned business. We welcome you with so many wonderful opportunities including reliable, steady income, free continued educational courses, loyal provided clientele, flexible schedule, work/life balance, and still love what you do everyday!

Three Tails is looking to add another talented pet stylist to our team. We would love to add a passionate, talented individual to our team to accommodate our loyal and growing clientele at our new store front of 5,000 square feet, right on Main Street in the heart of Columbia, Illinois. Our store is open Monday through Saturday—Monday-Friday 8:00-5:30 and Saturday 8:00- 2:00. Grooming services are by appointment only. Our groomers are commission based plus tips. We offer employee discounts and feeding programs to feed your own pets.

Our new storefront just opened April of 2021 with a brand new grooming salon designed with custom bath tubs, spacious area for grooming and a large clientele base that is continuously growing.

Responsibilities

Provide extraordinary customer service with all customers
Preform safe, caring and thorough pet handling, bathing, drying, brushing, nail trims, ear cleaning and gland expression during start to finish grooms
Maintain daily cleaning tasks within work area to assure the environment is safe for all pets
Work diligently and respectfully with other groomer on site and other team members within the store
Sustain job supplies and procedures

Qualifications

Pet Stylist certification (required) with 2 or more years of experience
Must have own shears, clippers and hand tools
Familiar with most common breed cuts and pet styles
Complete 6 or more grooms per day
Dependability and initiative are musts for this position
Candidate requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within a team
Required to understand animal behavior and conditions
Ability to lift 50lbs and handle difficult dogs if needed
Passion to create a friendly, safe environment for all pets in our care

Benefits

Flexible Schedule
Store Discounts and Employee Feeding Programs
Continuing Education Reimbursement
In House Assistance with Scheduling
Grooming Software System for Scheduling and Reminders

Please provide a resume, a portfolio of your work and references with your application. We are looking forward to receiving your application and talking with you soon!

About Three Tails Parlor and Pantry

We are a local and family owned business established in 2006. Our location is right off the Main Street in Columbia, Illinois. We have two locations-- one in Waterloo, Illinois which opened in 2006. Then, our Columbia location which opened in March of 2018. Inside, you will find wholesome nutrition options for your dogs and cats, treats, safe toys, unique gift and compassionate and exceptional and grooming services. We recently added to our service selections with our Water Therapy from an Under Water Treadmill, Dog Training Classes and Pet Chiropractic Care. Our knowledgeable team takes pride in our authentic relationships we share with our customers and their pets. All employees are certified in Pet First Aid and CPR to assure the safest environment for all pets in our care.

Upon entering Three Tails store, you will be greeted by our staff and at least one of our residential rescue cats, Nellie and Finn. As a small business, we work diligently to know your name, your pets, their needs, and your concerns. Are you a regular? Let us grab your food so you can shop around. Is this your first visit? Tell us about your pets! What do they love to play with? What food are they eating? Are they happy and healthy, or are you looking for a new food or supplement? Let me walk you through our pantry, where we offer a variety of grain inclusive and grain free kibbles, canned, dehydrated, freeze dried raw, and frozen raw. If you need something more specific for your pet’s diet, let’s schedule a consultation. Are you just looking? Check out our newest hot items up front and center, or some high-quality treats and chews from our Bark Bar. While you’re here, you may also see one of our guests in our under-water treadmill, or on the grooming table getting a new hairdo. At check out, let’s make sure you’re signed up for our Loyalty Rewards Program and Frequent Feeder Program. You’ll earn rewards for each purchase and stay up to date with our email newsletters. Let us load your food for you too! If you didn’t find what you were looking for, we can special order or find something similar to fit your needs.

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