The Dog Stop ® is in need of enthusiastic groomers. Grooming is offered seven days a week, so weekends are a requirement, and applicants should be willing to work 5 days per week. We offer a minimum 50% commission on all grooming services, paid time off, as well as discounts on all store products and services.
Duties Include:

• Full Nose-to-Tail Makeovers (this includes bath, nail trims, and full body cuts) for all breeds
• Walk-in nail trims and gland expressions
• Baths for all size dogs
• Customer relations - develop relationships with clientele and their dogs. You should be able to explain to customers the best cut/grooming option for each dog.
• Managing busy grooming schedules and communicating progress to receptionists and clients.
• Maintaining a clean grooming room
• Keep track of inventory
• Upkeep grooming tools
• Organize and update client profiles
• At least one year of grooming experience with a wide variety of sizes and breeds of dogs

Personal Attributes Include:

• Strong communication skills, ability to communicate clearly and professionally with owners
• Responsible with extreme attention to detail
• Strong work ethic
• Upbeat, enthusiastic personality
• Must love dogs!

Please respond with your rsum, three professional references, and a paragraph explaining why you'd be a great fit for our team. If you have a grooming portfolio displaying your skill, please send that as well.