What are the responsibilities and job description for the Groomer position at Pappy's Pet Lodge?
Groomer
We have one groomer per location, so we depend greatly on our groomers to satisfy our clients. In turn, our groomers are very successful. Our clients entrust us with their pets, and know that we provide a wonderful grooming experience.
Job requirements/specifics:
- Full-time (5 days per week), Fridays and Saturdays required
- Must supply own grooming tools
- Hours: 9:00am – until all grooms are completed
- Very reliable transportation
- Must be comfortable with dogs of ALL sizes. Cat and exotic pet grooming a plus
- Grooming duties required to perform: bath with shampoo and conditioner, blow dry, deep brushing or furminating, cleaning ears, brushing teeth, clipping and/or dremeling nails, expressing anal glands, performing hair cut to the customer’s specifications or AKC standards
- Cleaning duties: Groomers are responsible for keeping the grooming area clean, organized, and free of potty messes.
- Customer Services duties: Groomers are required to communicate with the customers regarding desired hair cut and pet needs, issues during grooming process, price increases due to condition of coat or behavior, and pickup phone calls.
- Personality requirements: Upbeat, go-getter, organized, strong multi-tasker, reliable
- Background check will be part of hiring process
- Employee Benefits: Employees receive free doggie daycare, and/or boarding for their pets. Medical, Dental, Vision are also available. After 6 months with Pappy’s, employee receives paid time off.
- Must be at least 18 years of age and have High School Diploma or GED