Benefits:

401(k)
Bonus based on performance
Competitive salary
Flexible schedule

General Job Description
An EarthWise Pet Groomer is responsible for providing outstanding grooming services through friendly engagement with our guests.

Benefits/Perks

Flexible Scheduling
Career Advancement Opportunities
Competitive Compensation
Fun Working Environment
Interact with Pets

Job Summary
We are searching for an experienced Pet Groomer for both Dog & Cat to join the team at our successful grooming business. As a Pet Groomer, you will bathe and clip pets according to breed-specific standards and owner preferences. You will also trim nails, clean ears, detangle hair and generally ensure that pets look and feel their best. If you are reliable, compassionate, and have a love for pets, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

The general duties of an EarthWise Pet Groomer, include but are not limited to:
- Perform grooming services to breed standards and pet parent’s preferences
- Always ensure the safety and well being of pets under their care
- Develop long-term relationships with pet parents by engaging and educating our guests in a warm, friendly and inviting atmosphere
- Become familiar with and understand retail products, refer products to grooming guests when appropriate
- Learn and understand EarthWise Pet’s loyalty, savings programs, and monthly promotions
- Learn and understand EarthWise Pet’s point of sale and scheduling system and daily procedures
- Maintain grooming area cleanliness and organization
- Attends store meetings and trainings
- Other duties and projects as assigned
Brush and detangle or remove matted fur
Bathe dogs and cats and dry coat
Trim nails
Execute a variety of clipping techniques and style requests
Examine for parasites or other skin conditions
Ensure the safety of dogs and cats at all times
Adhere to strict sanitary and cleaning procedures
Communicate effectively and compassionately with pet owners

Qualifications

Previous experience as a dog grooming or cat grooming technician or similar role
Comfortable working with anxious animals
Ability to stand for long periods and lift large dogs over 60 pounds
Willingness to learn new techniques and participate in continuing education
Able to communicate effectively with coworkers, dog and cat owners
Strong attention to detail
Positive, helpful attitude
- Passion for pets
- Inquisitiveness and desire to learn
- Promotes a positive team environment by sharing knowledge and educating other team members. Engages with team members in a positive, professional, and supportive manner
- Highly accountable and has integrity
- Competent with basic math, comfortable using computers

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items and/or pets up to and over 45 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Job Requirements
General: Customer/Guest service and retail experience, preferably in the pet industry. Knowledge of pet related products. Demonstrated pet grooming experience with formal training certification.

Working Environment: This job operates in a retail environment with merchandise displays and inventory items available for purchase.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a variable hour position, days and hours of work will vary. This position requires the flexibility to work within our normal store operating hours, including before and/or after hours and weekends. Overtime may be required at times.

Travel: Occasional travel to other stores, meetings and events, at times before or after hours, is expected with this position.

Required Education/Experience:

High school diploma or GED

Grooming License (required)

At least 2 years pet grooming experience

Other Duties
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

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Pet Groomer - Part Time/Full Time

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