Central Bark Grayslake is looking to add an experienced Dog Groomer to our fast-paced Doggy Daycare/Grooming Salon. The ideal candidate will be compassionate, patient with animals, possess excellent scissor and clipper skills, and have a positive, “can-do” attitude. We offer a positive working environment and a flexible schedule!
Must be willing to take in outside and in-house daycare clients, such as quick baths and nail trims. Commission and tips position. Well established business with existing clientele. Candidate should have patience with the dogs, knowledge of specific breed styles, creativity, attention to detail, excellent customer service and be able to understand our customers’ needs/ grooming requests. Portfolio of previous clients is required. Must be open & willing to take instruction to perfect techniques for the level of detail required.
Candidate should have strong scissoring skills/ grooming techniques and be experienced bathing/drying dogs. Candidate will also assist in answering phones, holding dogs, scheduling appointments, checking clients in/out, and maintaining a clean environment.
You will be required to:
· Discuss grooming requests with customers.
· Schedule grooms.
· Receive and release dogs to and from owners.
· Bathe, trim nails, clean ears, brush, blow-dry, clip, shave, and express anal glands.
· Maintain grooming records and establishing a relationship with customers.
· Promote grooming at Central Bark.
Education and/or Experience: Dog handling skills are required. Skills may be in the form of pet ownership, previous pet ownership, working with animals and attending dog training and/or behavior seminars. Training sessions and seminars may be scheduled during non-working hours where your attendance may be required.
Grooming experience required: This experience may be in the form of a formal Grooming Degree or of gained working experience as an apprentice to an established groomer.
Physical Skills: Ability to perform a variety of demanding physical activities, including lifting a minimum of 50 pounds and standing for long periods of time. Grasping, pinching and pulling skills are also needed to leash and collar dogs as well as control them as well as the repeated motions associated with grooming dogs.
Health: It is required that all Groomers are current on their Tetanus vaccination.
Please submit a resume & cover letter for consideration. Will require portfolio showing grooming work and at least 3 professional references.
Job Type: Full-time, Part-time, Weekends
Pay: $40,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Compensation package:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating weekends
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Grayslake, IL 60030: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person