Lead Dog Groomer

Bowie Barker Seattle•Seattle, WA

75d•$25 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Bowie Barker is a new modern kind of bath + grooming shop that is opening soon in Seattle, WA (Greenwood). We are looking for talented, experienced groomers to join our founding team and be part of growing this new and exciting brand. We believe every dog deserves to look and feel like a star, and we’re building a bath + grooming experience that puts both pups, bathers and groomers first. Whether pet parents want to self-wash or leave it to our pros, we make grooming convenient, low-stress, and full of tail wags. The menu includes customized services to meet every dog's needs and extra attention to what we know our furry friends want.

Requirements

1+ year of grooming experience and confidence in your skills
Bring a calm, gentle approach to handling all breeds and sizes
Love dogs (obviously), but also enjoy being part of a respectful, fast-paced team
Thrive in a respectful, upbeat, and dog-loving environment
Groomers: Own your own tools i.e.: clippers, blades, scissors, brushes, combs; however, we provide grooming tool reimbursement
Must be able to stand for long hours; you DO NOT need to lift 50lbs - our grooming baths have walk up ramps, grooming tables have hydraulic and electric adjustable platforms
Available weekend days (Friday/Saturday/Sunday)

Responsibilities

Provide full grooming services from start to finish. These services include: cutting, clipping, shaving, trimming, bathing, brushing, drying, grinding, and clipping nails, and gland expression.
Groom multiple dogs per day while keeping stress low for both you and the pups
Communicate with pet parents to ensure expectations are met
Keep your station clean and calm - always
Communicate with pet parents to understand and meet their grooming goals
Create a calm, efficient grooming experience - we aim for 6–10 dogs per day
Help maintain a clean, welcoming environment for all guests (two- and four-legged)