Pet Groomer

Job Description

Job Description

What we offer:  

• Guaranteed base hourly pay + commission on haircuts you complete
• Commission scales with your verified productivity — we pay you more as you get faster
• $1,000 retention bonus after six months
• Blade sharpening covered by the company
• Accrued paid vacation, tips, dental/vision/life insurance, retirement matching up to 3%
• Weekend availability comes with additional earning opportunity

 
Job Summary

ChaCha's Dog Daycare & Grooming is a Sacramento institution with 25 years in the community. We have an immediate opening for an experienced, independent groomer — and you are walking into something most grooming positions can't offer: 36+ haircut appointments per week already on the books. No building a client base from scratch. No slow ramp-up. Immediate income from day one. 

You'll work alongside a bather/prep assistant who handles bath, blowdry, and setup so you can focus on the cut. Our clients are loyal, long-term, and ready to meet you.
We start with a paid working interview. Bring your tools — we'll bring the dogs. 

This is not a training position. We are looking for an experienced groomer who can work independently across all breeds and styles from day one.

Responsibilities 

• Brush and detangle or remove matted fur
• Bathe dogs and dry coat
• Execute a variety of clipping techniques and style requests
• Examine for parasites or other skin conditions
• Trim nails 
• Ensure the safety of dogs at all times
• Adhere to strict sanitary and cleaning procedures
• Communicate effectively and compassionately with pet owners

Qualifications

• Two years experience as a dog grooming technician or a similar role
• Comfortable working with anxious animals
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift large dogs over 60 pounds
• Willingness to learn new techniques and participate in continuing education
• Able to communicate effectively with coworkers and dog owners
• Strong attention to detail
• Bathing and clipping hair of all dog breeds
• Nail trimming, teeth brushing, and ear cleaning
• Basic daily and weekly cleaning of the grooming station/spa
• Keep records of grooming treatments and other updates
• Studies proportions of dogs to determine the most appropriate cutting pattern to achieve the desired style
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness while completing work promptly
• Responds promptly to customer needs, solicits customer feedback to improve service, and responds to requests for service and assistance
• Observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly