Experienced Professional Dog Groomer

DOGWOODS LODGE

Experienced Professional Dog Groomer

Grimes, IA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Stipend for on-going education

    Free use of the grooming area for employee dogs (within reason)

    Discounted services for employee dogs

    2 free shifts per week of daycamp for your dog

    401(k) matching

    Dental insurance

    Employee discounts

    Health insurance

    IMMEDIATE OPENINGS!

    Requirements: Have at least 1 year experience or have graduated from an in-person grooming school. Must be able to groom all common dog breeds/sizes well.

    Pay: Groomers at Dogwoods Lodge can opt for hourly or commission based pay. Most groomers here do 5-8 dogs per day. We do not require that you do X number of dogs/day, just that you hold up our high standards of quality and follow the duties in the job description.

    Hours: Groomers are expected to work full-time (35-40 hours/week). Groomers can work Mon-Fri, or Tues-Sat.

    Paid Time Off:

    1st year of employment --Five (5) days

    2nd through 5th year of employment Ten (10) days

    6th through 15th year of employment Fifteen (15) days

    Dogwoods Lodge is a high-end facility with a reputation for excellent dog care and customer service. We are seeking a groomer with excellent character, grooming skills, customer service abilities, and teamworking skills. Our grooming room is beautiful, well-ventilated, and stocked with high-end tools to aid in the grooming process. Groomers are visible to the public via a window, so professionalism must be maintained at all times.

    We pride ourselves in a team atmosphere; the groomers share the grooming area with our services and lodging staff. Our groomers also help train staff on basic bathing techniques, nail trims, etc. We expect them to be team players and share their knowledge with the staff.