$1500 Sign-On Bonus!! You can earn as much as $100,000 a year!
Are you a creative, skilled animal lover with professional grooming experience? If yes, then come join our incredible team!Why is working at Skiptown so great?!
- We have a brand new facility in Kirkwood Neighborhood!
- Bonus for Client Referrals
- You'll get a $500 new equipment and sharpening allowance after 6 months of employment
- Our Skiptown culture is fun and friendly
- You'll be supported by a great team and our grooming app that gives you all the info you need in the palm of your hand
- You'll continue to learn while being supported by a stable income
- Work with people like you who love having fun working with dogs and their parents
But wait, there’s MORE!
- Free Skiptown membership to the bar & park for your eligible dog(s)
- 30% off Skiptown services
- Employer contribution for Medical, Dental and Vision benefits for full time employees (Vision is free - because we want you to see all those cute puppy faces!)
- 10 days of Paid Time Off annually
- DoorDash DashPass Work Perks…get your Dunkin’ fix without having to work for it
- FREE Purple swag. Lots of purple. We’re serious. You should really like purple.
Groomer Perks:
- $500 new equipment allowance after 6 months of employment
- Equipment sharpening allowance
- Onsite sanitizing equipment
- Continuing education allowance & access to Learn2GroomDogs.com
As a Groomer you will:
- Perform Groomer functions as requested that meet client expectations and are appropriate for the dog
- Observe dog coat condition, recommend, and execute appropriate treatments and remedies
- Ensure the Grooming Coordinator is advised of extra charges, notes, or any delays/changes in schedule
- Manage each client’s appointment details through Skiptown provided technology - entering in necessary information such as start time, end time, before and after pictures, and more
- Sanitize your station and perform additional maintenance throughout the day to ensure a high quality environment for grooming
- Follow safety procedures for pets and staff at all times
Required Skills & Experience:
- Safe pet handling
- Bathing, drying & maintaining all coat types
- Nail trimming & filing
- Ear cleaning
- Advanced clipper & scissor techniques
- Equipment handling & maintenance
- Knowledge of safety & sanitization protocols
Here’s what you need:
- At least 20 hours of weekly availability
- Experience as a professional groomer
- Exceptional time management skills and reliability
- (Bonus) experience in coaching less experienced groomers
Physical Demands:
- Capable of physical movements requiring the use of legs, wrists, hands and/or fingers including kneeling and bending.
- Repetitive arm and wrist use. Frequent grasping.
- Ability to pull up to 140 lbs.
- Ability to be on your feet and/or walking up to eight (8) hours per day for at least four (4) hours at a time frequently.
- Ability to lift up to forty (40) pounds.
Who We Are:
Skiptown is on a mission to make the lives of pets and their people easier, and even more fun, through a fully integrated pet services platform. A dog social club, Skiptown is the first tech-enabled, premium pet services ecosystem offering first class fun for pups and people. Our 52,000 sq ft flagship location in Kirkwood offers dog daycare, boarding, grooming and a social bar and park!