Dog Groomer: Full Time
About The Position
LH Mercantile is hiring a full-time Dog Groomer. The role involves grooming and styling pets according to pet parent requests and breed standards, completing bathing, brushing, nail trims, and other grooming tasks, and providing attentive care while pets are in the salon. Groomers build relationships with customers through service, clear communication, and product and service recommendations, while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe grooming area. LH Mercantile is a locally owned Pet Supplies Plus franchisee with 16 locations in the Chicago suburbs and Northwest Indiana. The company offers the resources of a larger company with the feel of a neighborhood business. Compensation includes a tiered commission rate based on weekly sales, starting at 50%, an hourly rate based on a 32-hour-or-more work week, commissions, and tips. Benefits include health, vision, dental, and life insurance; a 401(k) retirement savings plan; paid time off; a flexible spending program; weekly paychecks; an employee discount; career advancement opportunities; and access to free grooming training.
Requirements
- Graduate of a grooming school or at least 2 years of professional grooming experience.
- Proficiency in breed-standard cuts and grooming techniques.
- Supply your own professional grooming tools.
- Adhere to salon safety procedures and industry standards.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.
Responsibilities
- Groom and style pets according to pet parent requests and breed standards, consistently and professionally.
- Complete grooming tasks including brushing, bathing, and nail trims.
- Monitor pets in your care, follow handling best practices, and respond appropriately to signs of stress or health concerns.
- Provide excellent customer service and clear communication, and make thoughtful product and service recommendations.
- Keep grooming areas sanitary, organized, and inviting in accordance with safety and animal care standards.
Benefits
- Tiered commission rate based on weekly sales, starting at 50%.
- Hourly rate based on a 32+ hour work week, plus commissions and tips.
- Health, vision, dental, and life insurance.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan.
- Paid time off (PTO).
- Flexible spending program.
- Weekly paychecks.
- Employee discount.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Free grooming training access.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
