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
