Groomer
$41,600–$41,600 year
On-siteHighlands Ranch, Colorado, United States
Job Summary
Conduct full-service grooming for dogs of all sizes, including drop-in services like nail trims, paw pad trims, gland expressions, ear cleaning, and teeth brushing. Bathe, dry, brush, clip, detangle, and remove matted hair while checking pets for parasites, skin conditions, or abnormalities. Greet scheduled customers, conduct grooming consultations, and educate clients on packages, add-ons, and product benefits. Promote retail products, maintain accurate customer records, and clean and sanitize equipment and salon facilities. Monitor animal behavior to ensure safety of pets and staff, answer phones, and book appointments. Complete a 30-hour in-store training period and attend required advanced pet and product training sessions. Operate in a retail store and dog salon environment with full-time or part-time hours varying by business needs, including 7 days per week from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Required Qualifications
- Professional license and/or specialized grooming training
- One to three (1–3) years of grooming experience
- Minimum of one (1) year of grooming experience not including training, apprenticeship, or shadowing
- Successful completion of a 30-hour in-store training period
- Ability to consistently follow company policies and procedures
- Employee must be authorized to work in the United States
Desired Qualifications
- Three to five (3–5) years of grooming experience
- Professional license and/or specialized grooming training
- Advanced pet and pet product training coursework
- Strong understanding of animal behavior and body language
- Ability to think critically under pressure to ensure safety of pets and staff
- Strong achievement drive, empathy, integrity, pride, and social skills
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