Dog Groomer

Job Description

Job Description

Do you LOVE Dogs?

Do you CARE deeply and have a passion to provide a safe and loving environment for them to interact and play?

Do you believe in doing everything with EXCELLENCE?

If you answered yes to these questions, we would love for you to join our team! We will strive to ensure that your experience at Puppy Paws is both a positive and rewarding one.

Our goal is to serve our clients, the dogs and our team with EXCELLENCE! To treat our clients’ dogs as family, we should always view them as deserving of respect and LOVING care. 

At Puppy Paws our goal is to improve the lives of dogs and their owners in all situations.

Dogs are full of unconditional LOVE.  And it’s our duty to CARE enough to give some of that back with EXCELLENCE! If you are wanting to join a compassionate, positive, and knowledgeable team, look no further!

Our primary goals are:

• Focus on pet health & well-being by providing fun daily activities for pets
• Personal service – Knowing pups and their owners! We want to continually exceed our client’s expectations by building relationships and giving every dog the utmost attention and care they deserve
• Creating a fun and loving environment where pups enjoy spending time away from home. 

As a Groomer, you have the opportunity to build personal relationships with clients, both 2 legged and 4 legged. You get to know their pets’ styles and personalities to create a customized, stylish experience just for them.  From that first shampoo to that final strut home, you’ll take pride in the services you provide. 

The Dog Spa Team is just that, a team! They work together to ensure each dog has the best experience possible throughout each step of the groom process. 

The Team is expected to maintain a level of EXCELLENT customer service to both your team and clients. You need to be attentive to detail and able to take instructions well. It is important to exhibit cooperation and teamwork, and to follow and uphold Puppy Paws Guidelines & Procedures. 

Puppy Paws Perks

• Hourly Pay
• $25 - $30 per hour, BOE
• Tip Share on top of hourly pay
• Grooming Tools provided
• Grooming Tables provided
• Healthcare & Dental Insurance
• 401K
• Paid Time Off
• Work Comp Insurance
• Bather provided 
• Full book of business

Primary Responsibilities

• Uphold Puppy Paws Core Values
• Reliability is a must, we are caring for precious pets 
• Help to maintain and promote a positive culture
• Oversee and interact with dogs of all sizes with Comfort & Confidence  
• Maintain a safe and positive experience for the dogs by upholding our Dog Safety SOP
• Maintain a clean work environment 
• Able to lift up to 50lbs
• Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time
• A consistent work ethic
• Clear, Consistent, Communication 

Essential Skills

• A passion for dogs, a gentle touch and a calm demeanor
• Able to work at a fast pace
• Brushing, Detangling and removing matted hair
• Bathing, providing a safe and positive bathing experience for the dogs. Plus expressing anal grands & drying the hair
• Tidy Details:  Cleaning the ears, trimming nails, Cleaning & scooping paw pads, Trimming the visor.  
• Accommodating special requests from the clients and informing them of any health problems discovered during the grooming process. 
• Interpersonal skills:  The ability to work well with others, such as other teams in the facility, clients, and fellow groomers 
• Analytical skills: The ability to assess the behavior and condition of each dog. 
• Physical and mental stamina: The ability to work with large, overly excited, or frightened dogs without getting hurt or injuring the dog 
• Familiarity with animal behavior: The ability to determine an animal’s behavior and use techniques to keep them calm and safe. 
• Ability to clean thoroughly
• Be teachable, take direction, self-motivated and willing to work hard
• Ability to walk dogs of all sizes on leashes
• Comfortable working around pet hair
• Team oriented: Always willing to step up and step in to accomplish daily tasks and goals