Dog Groomer

5G Dogtopia LLC • Bloomfield Hills, MI

265d

About The Position

Dogtopia is looking for fellow dog lovers to join our growing team as a Dog Groomer! Dogtopia is the industry leader in dog daycare where health and safety is always our #1 priority. We provide a fun, fast-paced work environment that focuses on team culture and always makes it the Most Exciting Day Ever! We enhance the joy of dog parenthood by providing clean, safe, and educational dog daycare to our furry guests and their pet parents. We believe in creating better canine citizens by truly S.E.E.ing (Socializing, Exercising, and Educating) each dog; which we believe helps keep dogs in their loving, forever homes and out of shelters. We also enable dogs to positively change our world through our Dogtopia Foundation, which features three worthy causes: sponsoring service dogs for returning service veterans, youth literacy programs, and initiatives to employ adults with autism. We host weekly Foundation fundraising events within our daycare center including fun photo booth days, special treats, and dog arts and crafts.

Requirements

• Must have your own set of professional grooming tools.
• High school Diploma or Equivalent.
• Grooming certificate preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional grooming experience in a salon or graduate of a grooming school with a minimum of 1 year of professional grooming experience in a salon.
• Time management skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to learn new processes and software specific to the business.
• Ability to problem-solve.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Has a positive attitude and willing to contribute to a positive team culture.
• Proficiency in all breed standard haircuts.
• Able to groom an average of 5-6 dogs per day.

Responsibilities

• Perform exceptional dog grooming services including haircuts, baths, nail trims, teeth brushing, etc.
• Provide compassionate care to all grooming dogs.
• Follow dog breed standards and Pet Parent's instructions for clipping and trimming coats.
• Discuss with Pet Parents their pets’ grooming needs, identify services, and set expectations.
• Make recommendations for styles, maintenance, and products.
• Communicate if/when style/cut is not possible for safety reasons.
• Assist PPCs in ensuring vaccines are up to date.
• Record necessary information, pertaining to a dog’s groom (tools/techniques used), temperament and/or potential health concerns in our POS system.
• Use proper dog handling/safety procedures in line with Dogtopia training.
• Equipment upkeep and care.
• Complete cleaning tasks as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 50% Commission on grooming and bathing services.
• Bring your dog to work!
• Team member referral bonuses of up to $500 each.
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance available.
• Access to free mental health care tools.
• Birthday bonus.
• Team support bonuses for filling in when needed.
• Competitive pay with bi-annual check-ins and reviews.
• Holiday bonuses as well as holiday pay.
• Opportunities for cross-training and company advancement.
• A strong, positive team culture that values inclusivity and transparency.
• Hands-on managers who work side-by-side with our team.
• Personal development opportunities in the dog industry as well as sales, customer service, and dog behavior and handling.
• Paid online Dogtopia Connect training prior to your first day.
• A companywide focus on health and safety – pups and people.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees