Experienced Dog Groomer

The Dog Stop Huntsville•Huntsville, AL

16d

About The Position

The Dog Stop® is seeking an enthusiastic dog groomer to provide grooming services six days a week. Saturdays are required, and applicants should be willing to work five days per week. Groomers earn commission on all grooming services and receive discounts on store products and services. The role includes grooming dogs of all breeds and sizes, providing customer guidance, managing schedules, maintaining grooming equipment and work areas, and keeping client profiles and inventory organized.

Requirements

At least one year of grooming experience with a wide variety of dog sizes and breeds.
Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with owners.
Responsibility and extreme attention to detail.
Strong work ethic.
Upbeat, enthusiastic personality.
Must love dogs.
Willingness to work five days per week; Saturdays are required.
Submit a résumé, three professional references, and a paragraph explaining why you would be a good fit for the team.

Nice To Haves

A grooming portfolio displaying your skill.

Responsibilities

Perform full nose-to-tail makeovers for dogs of all breeds, including baths, nail trims, full-body cuts, and deshedding.
Provide walk-in nail trims and gland expressions.
Bathe dogs of all sizes.
Build relationships with clients and their dogs, and explain appropriate grooming options to customers.
Manage busy grooming schedules and communicate progress to receptionists and clients.
Maintain a clean grooming room.
Track inventory.
Maintain grooming tools.
Organize and update client profiles.