The Country Store - Farm, Pet & Home

Stanwood, WA

Pet Groomer

The Country Store is the retail division of Skagit Farmers Supply, a diversified local agricultural supply cooperative. The company was founded in Burlington, WA in 1934. We have grown and developed into four business divisions: agronomy, retail, energy, and wholesale distribution & milling. Our mission is to serve the community to preserve and enhance the viability of the agriculture economy.

Our Country Stores provide quality goods and services for all “Farm-Pet-Home” needs! We operate 10 locations in Washington, Idaho and Montana. We encourage you to consider joining our knowledgeable staff today while enjoying a friendly work-life balance!

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform hands-on assessments on pets to recommend services and build trust with pet owners.
Perform dog grooming services to breed standards and to clients’ personal preferences.
Provide full-service grooms when applicable; Bathe and brush pets hair and eliminate mats, clean pets ears and eyes, brush pets teeth, clip nails safely, apply styling products, express pets anal glands.
Manage groom shop work schedule to ensure departure times are met or clients notified in advance of unavoidable delays.
Recommend suitable products to customers.
Ensure grooming stations and self-serve stations are clean, stocked with supplies tools and ready for use.
Follow safety procedures for pets and associates at all times. Ask for assistance when a pet is stressed, very difficult to manage or showing any signs of injury.
Maintain a pleasant and positive attitude.
Ensure a safe and clean work environment.
Exhibit an ability to get along with others.
Practice punctual and reliable attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Two years of experience in pet grooming.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Possess and maintain a valid driver license and safe driving record.
Must pass pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment .
Demonstrate a commitment to excellence and high standards especially in terms of providing outstanding customer service.
Strong organizational, multi-tasking, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Demonstrated proficiency in supervising and motivating subordinates.
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
Demonstrate proficiency with Windows operating system and Microsoft Office.
Proven track record of being dependable and reliable.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Certification through the National Dog Groomer Association of America.
Exhibit a high level of knowledge in one or more of the following areas: pet grooming, animal behavior, pet feed & supplies or any related knowledge.
Experience with Epicor or similar retail POS software.

SCHEDULE

This is a full-time position (schedule may vary). 40 hours/week. Sunday through Saturday. Must be available to work evenings and/or weekends as needed.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

$41,600 - $62,400 annually. This is an hourly based position, plus commissions. After meeting eligibility requirements, benefits include:

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Paid Vacation*
Sick Pay
9 Paid Holidays
401(k) Retirement Match
Employee Discounts
Dependent Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Profit Sharing

*Two to six weeks depending on length of full-time service.

TO APPLY

Visit our careers page at https://www.countrystore.net to submit an online application (or download a Word or PDF version).

You may also visit us at 8815 271stSt NW Stanwood, WA 98292. We look forward to hearing from you!

Internal applicants may submit a letter of consideration in lieu of an Application for Employment.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $41,600.00 - $62,400.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Compensation Package:

Commission pay
Hourly pay
Tips

Schedule:

Day shift
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Pet grooming: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Stanwood, WA 98292 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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