Country Store Pet Groomer

COUNTRY VISIONS COOPERATIVE•Brillion, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Country Visions Cooperative in Brillion, WI is looking to hire a full-time Pet Groomer! Our pet groomers are responsible for keeping pets clean, comfortable and healthy while also improving their appearance. To be a dog groomer, you need a high school diploma, strong customer service skills, excellent communication abilities, a love for dogs and other pets, the ability to handle animals of different sizes and temperaments, attention to detail, knowledge of different dog breeds and their grooming needs, and ideally, some formal training in dog grooming from a recognized program. Country Visions Cooperative is an agriculture based cooperative dedicated to service and building long-term relationships from generation to generation. We are proud to trace our roots back to 1923.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age
Animal handling skills: Comfort and confidence in handling dogs of various sizes and temperaments, including calming anxious animals.
Grooming techniques: Knowledge of different grooming styles based on breed, including bathing, brushing, clipping, trimming nails, and ear cleaning.
Customer service: Effective communication with clients to understand their needs and expectations for their dog's grooming.
Attention to detail: Ability to carefully execute grooming tasks with precision and accuracy.
Physical ability: Comfortable standing for extended periods, bending, and using repetitive hand motions to groom dogs.
Basic animal behavior knowledge: Understanding dog body language, stress signals, and how to respond appropriately.
high school diploma
strong customer service skills
excellent communication abilities
a love for dogs and other pets
the ability to handle animals of different sizes and temperaments
attention to detail
knowledge of different dog breeds and their grooming needs

Nice To Haves

Formal grooming certification: Completing a recognized dog grooming course from a reputable school
Experience with specific breeds: Expertise in grooming certain breeds with unique coat types
Knowledge of basic canine health: Ability to identify potential skin conditions or other health concerns while grooming

Responsibilities

Grooming: Brushing, washing, and drying the pet's coat, trimming fur, clipping nails, and cleaning ears
Styling: Using knowledge of breed standards to style the pet's coat
Health: Checking for parasites, skin conditions, or other health issues
Customer service: Providing excellent customer service to the pet's owner, giving advice on products, and selling products
Communication: Communicating with the owner or veterinarian about potential hygiene issues
Scheduling: Scheduling appointments
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management

Benefits

Competitive pay, based on experience and qualifications
Paid time off
Annual profit sharing
Paid holidays and additional annual floating holidays
401K with a company match well above the market average
Medical insurance – 70% of premiums covered by Country Visions Cooperative
Optional Health Savings Account with a large company match
Dental and vision insurance
Flexible Spending Account
100% Company paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
Health and Wellness Program