Please apply on our website as well:

https://bestfriendsfurever.bamboohr.com/careers/47

Employee's will be eligible for the following benefits:

Medical, Vision, Dental, Accidental, Critical illness, Vacation and Sick time

We pay 100% of life insurance policy ($10,000), Short Term and Long Term Disability, 401K, Doggy Daycare, Doggy Boarding (14 nights per year), Retail Discounts, Dog Training Discount, Working Advantage, $50 every 6 months of slip resistant shoes.

Can earn up to 70K or more (no cap) - depends on how many dogs you can groom per day.

Job Summary: Groomer

The Groomer is responsible for cutting and styling dogs according to owner desires following established BFFE and grooming industry standards. Combs, clips, trims, and shapes dogs' coats to groom dogs by performing the following duties. Must be proficient in hand scissoring, custom cuts, and breed specific cuts. Groomer must possess a full complement of grooming tools required, including blades, clippers, scissors, etc. Bathing supplies and dryer provided. Ability to perform additional grooming services including brushing, ear and teeth cleaning, expression of anal glands, & trimming nails, etc. The groomers has 2-5 grooming technicians working under their direct supervision as well as mentoring and growing less experienced groomers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Reads written or receives oral instructions to determine clipping pattern desired.
Places dog on grooming table and fits grooming collar on dog to hold animal to table.
Studies proportions of dogs to determine most appropriate cutting pattern to achieve desired style of client’s request. Clips dog's hair according to determined pattern.
Communicates with clients to clarify dog’s needs, styles, or concerns.
Dematting and detangling hair as required
Bathing, conditioning, and drying pets
Timming pets nails, brushing their teeth and cleaning their ears
Grooming and styling pets according to pet owners’ instructions or standard grooming styles
Accommodating special requests that pet owners may have
Identify health issues in pets, such as ear infections, skin conditions, or tooth decay and informing pet owners of these observations
Ensure that all pets are safe during the grooming process
Routinely assisting the grooming technician in maintaining clean and sanitary conditions and end of the day closing of the shop
Recommend suitable products to the owners
Combs and shapes dog's coat.
Talks to dog or uses other techniques to calm animal.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises 3-5 employees in the Grooming / Bathing. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; rewarding and coaching employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Availability

o Work weekends, evenings, and holidays; early morning and late evening shifts a possibility

o Holidays availability

o Must be flexible regarding shifts available

o Must be available to work double shifts 7:00am -6:30pm when necessary

o Full time

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; extreme cold; extreme heat and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to walk and be outside much of the day.

Able to lift 50-60 pounds repetitively daily
Work with cleaning chemicals safely
Must be able to move easily and quickly on a steeply graded hill over tiers of varying heights = max tier height = 3 feet
Must be able to use hands and lifting techniques to lift dogs from crates of varying levels.
Must be able to use hands to write and notate client records
Must be able to verbally communicate with dogs and humans
Must be able to use a shovel, broom, and other tools to complete job requirements
Must be able to work various shifts which vary from week to week.
Strong verbal communication skills
Strong Written communication skills
Ability to multitask
Strong time management skills
Strong Customer service skills
Ability to work under pressure
Strong attention to details
Strong active listening skills

Minimum Requirements:

High School Degree or G.E.D.
Genuine care and concern for caring for dogs of all sizes and needs.
6 months experience working with animals in professional capacity.
2 years Dog Grooming experience

I, , have had the opportunity to read Best Friends

Fur Ever’s Groomer job description and understand and agree to the expectations of Best Friends Fur Ever.

FLSA STATUS: This position is classified as non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

Bonus opportunities
Commission pay
Tips

Schedule:

10 hour shift
12 hour shift
4 hour shift
8 hour shift
Day shift
Evening shift
Holidays
Night shift
Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

Cockeysville, MD 21030: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

Pet Grooming: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

Day Shift (Preferred)
Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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