Pet Groomer

About Us:

Vanity Fur Pet Spa and Salon is a private, appointment-only dog grooming salon that provides high-quality compassionate care in a calm, professional setting. We pride ourselves on offering personalized services tailored to each pet and client. Our team values professionalism, teamwork, and a genuine love for animals.

If you're a passionate groomer who enjoys taking the time to do things right, and working in a respectful, low-stressed salon, we'd love to meet you!

Position Summary:

We're looking for a Part-Time Dog Groomer to join our team. This role involves performing full-service grooming while maintaining a clean, safe. and welcoming environment.

Our ideal candidate would have a completed a certified grooming program or prior professional grooming experience, great client communication skills, money handling, and a caring, patient approach with pets of all temperaments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide professional grooming services including bathing, blow-drying, brushing, clipping, scissoring, and nail care.
• Handle pets safely and gently throughout the grooming process.
• Communicate with clients about their pet's coat condition, grooming needs, and style preferences.
• Maintain a clean, organized and sanitized work area.
• Report any signs of illness, injury, or extreme stress in pets to management.
• Work efficiently to meet appointment schedules without compromising quality or safety.
• Follow all salon policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Contribute to a friendly, team-oriented work environment.
• Money handling during the check-out process.
• Phone communication skills and foresight and competence to schedule dogs.
• Ability to help the team clean after every day.

Requirements and Qualifications:

Experience: Minimum 1-year professional grooming experience and/or successful completion of a certified grooming program.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Skills:

• Knowledge of breed-specific cuts and coat maintenance.
• Strong animal-handling skills and understanding pet behavior.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Dependable, punctual, and professional.
• Must work well independently and as a part of a small team.
• Must have tools

Physical requirements:

• Lift, bathe, and manage dogs ranging from 5 lbs. - 100 lbs. with minimal assistance.
• Stand, bend, and reach for extended periods (up to six hours per shift).
• Perform repetitive hand and wrist motions associated with brushing, clipping, and drying.
• Work safely around wet floors, cleaning agents, and loud dryers.

Schedule:

Working days:

• Monday
• Tuesday
• Wednesday
• Friday
• Saturdays

Appointment Hours: 9:00am -3:00pm

Part-time, flexible scheduling available with days and times,

Appointment-only salon that also accepts walk-ins during business hours as time allows.

Compensation:

• 100% of tips go directly to the groomer at the end of every workday.
• W2
• This position is comission based, and percentage is based on skill.

Background Check:

Vanity Fur Pet Spa and Salon is committed to maintaining a safe, professional environment for our team and clients. A background check may be required prior to employment.

Why You'll Love Working For Us:

• Calm, professional setting with no corporate quotas.
• Loyal client base and quality-over quantity philosophy.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture.
• Freedom to focus on your craft and build strong client relationships.

If you're passionate about grooming and think you'd be a great fit for our private salon, please send your resume to vanityfurburton@gmail.com rather than calling. We can't wait to connect with you!

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person