Pet Groomer

Job Title:               Groomer

Job Location:        Store Location

Reports to:           Practice Manager 

FLSA Status:         Hourly Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of the Groomer is to provide top notch service by responding to customer requests and handling the animals with a gentle hand. Our focus is professionalism, being friendly and helpful while catering to our patient's and client's needs. Candidates must also be independent workers, self-starters, able to effectively utilize down-time and multi-task, maintain an impeccably clean facility, follow instructions, and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills; both amongst staff members, clients and veterinarians.

JOB DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide bathing and customer service as instructed
• Interact professionally and effectively with all clients
• Perform basic grooming services on dogs and cats
• Assist with generating and developing the grooming business
• Complete daily duties for maintaining work area
• Independently prioritize and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes
• Ensure department cleanliness and safety by sweeping, mopping, etc. on a regular basis
• Move animals and merchandise up to 50 pounds
• Assist other areas of the hospital
• Use general office equipment such as telephone, copy machine, fax machine, calculator, computer
• May be required to cross train and perform other duties

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 1-year experience at a professional grooming salon or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be friendly, outgoing, and people-oriented
• Ability to participate in our online applicant and new hire onboarding process remotely
• Ability to complete computer-based training

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally to all audiences
• Good visual acuity
• Close vision for computer work
• Repetitive wrist movements on keyboard
• Ability to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform