Groomer
- Chicago, IL
- $16.70-17.50 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- get nose kisses from a neighbor’s wet golden retriever
- see excitement and opportunity when you look into a shih tzu’s ear canal
- make a former shelter resident look like a dashing, dapper schnauzer again
- help a terrier look like a poodle because that’s what the neighbor asked for
- Delighting neighbors and pets with grooming services, like brushing, bathing, and conditioning.
- Grooming and styling pets per owners’ instruction and/or according to breed standards.
- Always ensuring the wellness and safety of furry patrons.
- Developing long-term relationships with pet parents by understanding their needs and recommending products and services that will keep their pet healthy and happy.
- Community outreach to attract new neighbors into our store.
- Successfully completing Safety Training certification.
- Performing routine cleaning to keep the grooming environment fun and inviting.
- Assisting store team members during grooming downtime.
- Continuing to develop skills and pet grooming techniques while growing your career
- A High school diploma or GED.
- At least 1-year or more of grooming experience with formal training certification and/or experience under an established certified groomer.
- Ability to move or lift merchandise, equipment or pets weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand, bend or stoop for extended periods of time.
- Ability to provide your own equipment (clippers/blades/scissors/etc.)
- Flexibility in working evenings, weekends and holidays.
- Candidates must pass the drug screening (in applicable states) and be 18 years or older.
- $1,500 Sign-On Bonus
- Commision Based Pay w/Guaranteed Minimum
- Training & Career Growth
- Paid Time Off (Full-Time)
- Medical, Dental & Vision Plans (Full-Time)
- Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (Full-Time)
- Employee Discounts