Groomer
$41,600–$58,240 year
On-siteBrooklyn Park, Minnesota, United States
Job Summary
Conduct full dog grooming services including bathing, blow-drying, nail trimming, ear cleaning, teeth brushing, and breed-specific haircuts for at least six dogs per eight-hour shift. Assess coat and skin conditions, identify special handling needs for senior or disabled dogs, and ensure safe practices when working with active animals. Mentor bathers and develop junior staff while building loyal clientele and meeting salon financial goals. Available for full-time or part-time roles on weekdays and weekends. Must supply your own dog; Stone Mountain Pet Lodge provides all products. Complete a technical interview to demonstrate competency in grooming all levels of dogs from bathing to complex pattern cuts.
Required Qualifications
- At least 2 years of professional dog grooming experience
- Competent in grooming all levels of dog grooming-from bathing to breed pattern haircuts
- Capable of grooming at least 6 dogs per 8 hour shift
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate competency to assess coat and skin conditions, nail condition, need for teeth brushing, need for special service like deshedding, special shampoos and special handling (senior dog, disabled dog, possible aggression)
- Skilled at relationship building with grooming customers
- Capable of grooming most breeds
- Maintains safe grooming practices at all times
- Effort to build a loyal clientele/repeat business
- Mentors bathers and develops junior staff
- Positive representation of Stone Mountain Pet Lodge
- Meets financial goals of the salon
- Available weekdays and weekends
- Stand for extended periods of time
- Lift up to 50 pounds
- Able to bend, squat, kneel, push, pull with no difficulties
- Ability to work safely with active dogs
- Must supply your own dog
- Must be a full groom including: nails, ears, teeth brushing, bath, blowdry and haircut
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