Professional Dog Groomer
hace 4 días
La Grange
Job DescriptionExperienced Dog Groomer Commission + Tips | Flexible Schedule. Monica’s Superior K-9’s Dog Grooming Salon is hiring an experienced dog groomer to join our team. We are looking for a dependable, skilled groomer who can complete quality grooms safely and efficiently, communicate professionally with clients, and contribute to the daily operation of the salon. This is a hands-on, team-based position. Grooming will be your primary responsibility, but all team members help keep the salon clean, organized, and running smoothly. What We Offer: • Competitive commission-based pay., • 100% of eligible tips., • Cage-free grooming environment., • Dogs are worked on mostly straight through., • Flexible full-time or part-time scheduling., • Grooming tables and dryers provided., • Clean, organized salon., • Supportive team environment., • Opportunity to build a loyal request-client following., • Potential annual earnings of $40,000 to $80,000 depending on schedule, productivity, commission, and tips. Primary Responsibilities: • Perform full-service dog grooming, including baths, haircuts, nail trims, nail grinding, brushing, ear cleaning, sanitary trimming, paw pad trimming, and finishing work., • Groom dogs of different breeds, sizes, coat types, and temperaments., • Complete full haircuts independently., • Bathe, dry, brush, and prepare your own dogs when bather assistance is unavailable., • Complete thorough client check-ins., • Confirm haircut instructions, coat condition, pricing, and grooming expectations before beginning., • Identify matting, behavior concerns, coat issues, and additional grooming needs during check-in., • Recommend appropriate grooming upgrades and add-ons without pressuring clients., • Communicate professionally with pet owners., • Maintain safe, patient, and humane dog-handling practices., • Enter clear grooming, behavior, pricing, and pet notes into the salon system., • Notify management promptly about delays, injuries, safety concerns, difficult dogs, or client issues. Shared Salon Responsibilities: Although grooming is the main responsibility, groomers may also be expected to assist with normal salon operations, including. • Answering salon phones when assigned or when assistance is needed., • Greeting and checking in clients., • Helping schedule or confirm appointments., • Explaining grooming services and starting prices., • Contacting clients with grooming updates., • Checking clients out when assigned., • Cleaning and disinfecting grooming tables, tubs, tools, suites, and work areas., • Sweeping and removing hair throughout the day., • Completing laundry and restocking supplies., • Assisting coworkers when reasonably needed., • Completing opening or closing cleaning duties., • Maintaining a clean and safe grooming station., • Bathing and drying your own scheduled dogs when necessary. Everyone contributes to the salon’s cleanliness, safety, client experience, and daily workflow. Qualifications: • At least 2 years of professional dog grooming experience., • Ability to complete full haircuts independently., • Comfortable grooming a wide variety of breeds and coat types., • Strong clipper, scissoring, bathing, brushing, and finishing skills., • Safe and patient dog-handling skills., • Reliable attendance and punctuality., • Strong time-management skills., • Professional communication and customer-service skills., • Comfortable speaking with clients during check-in and pickup., • Willingness to help with cleaning, bathing, front desk responsibilities, and general salon operations when needed., • Ability to work efficiently without sacrificing safety or quality., • Ability to work independently and as part of a team., • Must provide personal grooming tools, including clippers, blades, shears, combs, and brushes. Grooming tables and dryers are provided. Compensation: • Commission-based pay., • Tips., • Estimated annual earnings of $40,000 to $80,000. Actual earnings depend on experience, schedule, productivity, services completed, commission structure, and tips. The stated range is an estimate and is not guaranteed. Schedule: • Full-time or part-time opportunities available., • Flexible scheduling options., • In-person position., • Weekend availability may be required depending on the agreed schedule. Benefits and Salon Perks: • Employee discount., • Flexible scheduling., • Cage-free salon environment., • Grooming tables and dryers provided., • Opportunity to develop request clients., • Team-focused workplace. Who Will Do Well Here: This position is best suited for someone who. • Takes pride in producing safe, attractive grooms., • Is dependable and arrives ready to work., • Communicates confidently with clients., • Understands that cleaning is part of professional grooming., • Can bathe and prepare their own dogs when needed., • Helps the team instead of focusing only on their own station., • Documents pet and client information carefully., • Wants steady work and the opportunity to grow earnings. How to Apply: Please email the following to msupk9@gmail.com. • Resume., • Brief description of your professional grooming experience., • Grooming photos or portfolio, if available., • General schedule availability., • Types of breeds and haircuts you are most comfortable completing. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time.Pay: $40,000 to $80,000 per year.Compensation: Commission-based pay plus tips.Work Location: In person.