Country Store Pet Groomer

COUNTRY VISIONS COOPERATIVE•De Pere, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Country Visions Cooperative in De Pere, WI is looking to hire a full-time Pet Groomer for their newly renovated store. Pet groomers are responsible for keeping pets clean, comfortable and healthy while also improving their appearance. Country Visions Cooperative is an agriculture based cooperative dedicated to service and building long-term relationships from generation to generation, tracing its roots back to 1923.

Requirements

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
At least 18 years of age
Comfort and confidence in handling dogs of various sizes and temperaments, including calming anxious animals
Knowledge of different grooming styles based on breed, including bathing, brushing, clipping, trimming nails, and ear cleaning
Effective communication with clients to understand their needs and expectations for their dog's grooming
Ability to carefully execute grooming tasks with precision and accuracy
Comfortable standing for extended periods, bending, and using repetitive hand motions to groom dogs
Understanding dog body language, stress signals, and how to respond appropriately

Nice To Haves

Formal training in dog grooming from a recognized program
Completing a recognized dog grooming course from a reputable school
Expertise in grooming certain breeds with unique coat types
Ability to identify potential skin conditions or other health concerns while grooming

Responsibilities

Brushing, washing, and drying the pet's coat, trimming fur, clipping nails, and cleaning ears
Using knowledge of breed standards to style the pet's coat
Checking for parasites, skin conditions, or other health issues
Providing excellent customer service to the pet's owner, giving advice on products, and selling products
Communicating with the owner or veterinarian about potential hygiene issues
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