Experienced Pet Groomer
About The Position
Vanity Fur is a mobile pet grooming service looking for an experienced Pet Groomer to join their passionate team. The role involves working in a state-of-the-art mobile grooming van with preset, recurring routes, eliminating the need for sales, appointment setting, or phone answering. The company emphasizes a positive and fun atmosphere, with amazing coworkers and clients. Groomers can expect to earn between $50,000 and $70,000 per year, with a compensation structure including base pay, commission, and tips. The mobile vans are designed for efficiency and ease of use, featuring electric grooming tables, efficient bathing systems, high-velocity dryers, and lithium battery power. The company prioritizes the well-being of pets and groomers, offering a supportive team environment and a unique mobile grooming experience that reduces pet anxiety.
Requirements
- At least one year of previous experience as a dog grooming technician or in a similar role
- Comfort working with all breeds and sizes of dogs
- Willingness to learn new techniques and engage in continuing education
- Effective communication skills with coworkers and pet owners
- Strong attention to detail to ensure top-notch grooming results
- A genuine passion for working with pets
- Safe and proper scissoring skills
- Experience in a high-volume salon or mobile grooming and knowledge of pet behaviors acquired from such environment
- Professional communication skills when interacting with our clientele
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with breed-specific clips is a plus
- Additional experience in cat grooming is highly valued but not required
Responsibilities
- Brushing and lightly de-matting or removing matted fur
- Bathing dogs and ensuring their coat is properly dried
- Executing a variety of clipping techniques and styles based on breed and owner preferences
- Thoroughly examining dogs for skin conditions
- Safely trimming nails using a Dremmel
- Maintaining the safety of dogs throughout the grooming process
- Adhering to strict sanitary and cleaning procedures
- Communicating effectively and compassionately with pet owners
- Prioritizing the well-being of pets by grooming them safely and comfortably
- Working with an average of 5-7 dogs per day
- Keeping the mobile unit clean, organized, and stocked
- Driving to clients' houses with short travel time between stops
Benefits
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Base Pay + Commission + Tips
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
