Job description
Job description
Well Groomed Pets is a modern grooming salon that provides the most advanced wellness and grooming services. We are looking for a Dog Groomer for our Surprise location. If you are a talented, dependable, and caring groomer who would like to hone their craft and continue growing in this thriving industry, Well Groomed Pets is the place for you.
In addition to standard grooming, Well Groomed performs a wellness check for every client. This innovative approach aims to save lives through the early detection of disease and gives pet parents actionable data to take back to their veterinarians. Our goal is to ensure Well Groomed clients are the happiest, healthiest, and best-looking dogs they can be.
Our brand-new salon is updated with the best amenities and grooming products and was specially designed for the comfort of both pets and groomers!
Come and join our team and learn from some of the most renowned leaders in the grooming industry. As part of our exclusive partnership with the American Kennel Club, we have AKC experts host safety and grooming education courses. Let us help you develop your skills. We also sponsor Fear Free certification to help you and our pet clients have a more enjoyable experience working together.
We offer a variety of perks, including:
- Access to training videos & other materials to help you grow professionally
- Sketcher’s Direct shoe program: 30% off slip-resistant work shoes with quarterly Friends and Family days for 30% off the entire Sketcher’s collection.
- State-of-the-art facility: well-lit recess lighting, electric tables, LED-lit grooming tables, and premium Hydra pet care products.
- Employee discount on products
The candidate will be responsible for:
- Performing high-quality professional grooms
- Completing all training requirements & safety certifications
- Ensuring the safety and well-being of every pet and associate in the store
- Maintaining a sanitary and healthy environment, including cleaning, sweeping, and disinfecting grooming areas daily and between clients
- Properly maintaining grooming tools
- Observing and recording wellness checks
- Recording detailed grooming notes
- Obtaining AKC S.A.F.E certification and Fear Free certification once hired (courses provided by the salon)
Skills and Abilities:
- Experienced dog groomer with at least three years of full-time grooming experience
- Strong knowledge of individual breed standards and breed cuts
- Professional Grooming Certifications preferred but not required
- Cheerful, friendly, positive team-oriented attitude – assist other team members as needed
- Problem Solving/Adaptability - each pet is unique
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Be comfortable with all dog breeds, sizes, and health conditions
- Be able to lift at least 50 pounds when needed. All our grooming and drying tables are electric to minimize lifting, and tubs come with steps.
Job Type: Full
Salary: Commission plus tips
Schedule:
- Day shift (30 – 40 hours)
- Weekends
Experience:
- Direct grooming: 3+ years (Preferred)
Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week