Dog Groomer Doggy Day Caregiver

We are a small full service grooming business seeking an experienced Dog Groomer to join our team. You will be responsible for the overall grooming care and well-being of the dogs at our facility. Trained and experienced pet groomers/stylists are encouraged to apply. We also provide Doggy Day Care services for our community a few days a week and are looking for a dog lover to spend the day pampering and treating our dog clients to playdates with their furry friends.

Job Description:

Full-time (W2) groomer and doggy day caregiver position

Day shift Tuesday through Saturday 9 am to 5 pm. (Closed Sunday and Monday)

Seasonal bookings will vary

Up to 40-hours/week

Up to 8-hour shifts

Pay range $12/hr – $16/hr depending on experience, plus tips

Dog Groomer Responsibilities:

Washing, brushing, drying, clipping, and trimming coats, cutting nails, and cleaning ears.

Collaborate with team to handle a high volume of grooming appointments and ensured a positive customer experience

Provide exceptional customer service, addressing client questions and concerns with professionalism and empathy

Answer and return customer phone calls and texts

Check-in/check-out grooming appointments using scheduling and point of sale system

Maintained cleanliness and organization of grooming station, ensuring a safe and hygienic environment for pets and staff

Doggy Day Caregiver Responsibilities:

Greet doggy day care customers and check-in/check-out appointments

Engage in play activities and exercise with the animals

Daily facility cleaning and upkeep; weekly deep cleaning

Qualifications:

Enthusiastic and dedicated dog groomer who can meet the unique needs of each pet

Consistent in delivering high-quality grooming services with precise attention to detail resulting in satisfied dog parents

Ability to interact with dogs in a calm, non-threatening manner, including those with anxiety or behavioral issues

Efficiently manage grooming workload and schedule to ensure on-time departures and client satisfaction

Dog lovers who are also responsible, punctual, flexible and dedicated to doing their best work

Prior professional in-person and phone customer service experience is a plus!

Ability to lift dogs up to 100 lbs. with assistance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $12.00 - $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Tools provided

Compensation package:

• Tips

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Homer, AK 99603: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person