Dog Groomer/Bather - Smarter Than Your Dog! - Anacortes, WA

Job Details

Full-time

9121 Molly Lane., Anacortes, WA 98221

Job Description
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Dog Groomer (DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT HAVE 1 YEAR FORMAL DOG TRAINING) Smarter than you Dog, STYD is a growing, family run business. We pride ourselves in customer service and working with a fantastic group of dogs and clients. We are a daycare, boarding and grooming facility. Due to our excellent reputation and strong client base we are in need of increasing our grooming availability. This person is required to have a minimum of one year grooming experience. Able to work independently and as a team member.

JOB SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS:

*Experience performing standard grooming services such as brushing and de-matting, specialized breed cuts, as well as creative dog grooming and styling methods

*Ability to adapt breed cuts to meet individual clients wants and needs for their dogs’ health

*Enthusiasm for the evolving craft and trade of the dog grooming industry, including keeping informed on up to date styling methods and techniques

*Professional and courteous interaction with customers. Processing payment for services rendered. Scheduling appointments

*Stamina: Groomers are on their feet for long periods of time, strenuous positions are part of the grooming process

*Confidently interact with large and small dog breeds as a Dog Groomer

*Experience and enthusiasm for building and maintaining long-term client relationships

*Salon upkeep and cleaning

*Commitment to ensuring a safe and healthy environment for our happy hounds!

WE OFFER:

*50/50 commission split

*Full-time OR part time employment

*Paid Sick Leave as defined by the state

*Many opportunities for growth and building skills

*Free shear sharpening on a regular schedule

*Up to date equipment, owners willing to negotiate special requests for purchase for necessary equipment

*A strong commitment to diversity

*All tips moved forward to groomer for independent grooms (If bather used then 65/35 split with bather)

*Negotiable schedule: Hours of operation are from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. We aspire to have this person be open to working weekends, rotating with two other groomers.

*Room to expand benefits based on productivity and reliability, assessment bi-annual

Our customer base tends to tip well for great work. Smarter than your Dog, STYD is a growing company and an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please submit your resume and include photos or your work. We look forward to hearing from you for this Dog Groomer position!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: Up to $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental Pay:

• Commission pay
• Tips

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to start immediately? Do you have an estimated date you can start working at STYD?
• PLEASE DO NOT APPLY UNLESS YOU ARE A QUALIFIED DOG GROOMER WHO HAS COMPLETED FORMAL TRAINING. Grooming family and friends pets do not qualify this applicant to apply for this position. Share your past grooming experience?
• Please share a portfolio of your previous grooms?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Pet Grooming: 1 year (Required)

Shift Availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No