Are you a creative, skilled animal lover with professional grooming experience? Are you passionate about providing quality grooming services?! If yes, then come join our incredible team! The position is full-time.
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
Groomer Perks:
- 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
- $300 new equipment allowance after 6 months of employment
- Equipment sharpening allowance
- Onsite sanitizing equipment
- Continuing education allowance & access to Learn2GroomDogs.com
But wait, there’s MORE!
- Free VIP Skiptown membership - this gives you bar & park perks as well as pet care perks!
- 30% off of eligible 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.
Here’s what you need:
- At least 30 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 40 pounds.
Who We Are:
Skiptown is on a mission to revolutionize the dog parent experience through a single, trusted brand and end-to-end platform. We are the pioneers of Skiptown, the place for pups and their people. Skiptown is the first-of-its-kind, tech-infused, private, off-leash indoor/outdoor dog park, bar, and dog care facility.
The pet services industry is ready to be disrupted and we are leading the charge. Come join our team of dog lovers and help us change the world for the modern dog parent.