Dog Groomer

Job description

High Tails Pet Resort is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic groomer to join our team. This position offers the chance to create your own schedule and commission pay. Our customers tip very well You also receive free sharpening and benefits (for employees who work 30 hours per week or more).

High Tails Pet Resort is known for excellence in stress reduction, superior client service and our ability to work with all breeds, sizes and temperaments. We groom to client’s specifications. We never have slow periods

**Qualifications**:

- Minimum of 2 years’ dog grooming experience
- Experienced with positive handling techniques and force free methods. A kind, gentle, patient and positive demeanour is a must
- Exceptional grooming and hand-scissoring skills
- Knowledgeable and experienced with breed clips
- Strong work ethic and positive attitude
- Punctual, responsible, creative and passionate about grooming
- Natural aptitude for cleanliness and organization
- Dedicated to professional development and ongoing training
- Must be able to build up client relationships and provide superior customer service
- Open to coaching and a team player
- Enthusiastic to work in a team environment where groomers assist one another with everything from holding a dog to having another groomer do a final check on a groom
- Committed to providing a quality groom - quality over quantity

**Why work for High Tails?**
- We offer a positive team environment
- Lots of breed clips and opportunities to show off your beautiful hand scissoring skills
- No “slow periods” - the boarding kennel keeps us busy all year round
- Ongoing professional development
- Discounts with Cutting Edge Grooming Supplies on equipment and free sharpening
- Staff discount with High Tails Pet Resort retail, training and boarding departments
- No pressure to groom a certain number of dogs per day, no quotas
- Flexible schedule, work part time or full time
- Grooms are priced on par or higher than industry standards
- Compensation is commission and tips (our customers love us)
- Grooming the dogs from the kennel allows for flexibility in daily schedule

**What may be different than what you’re used to?**
- We groom to owner’s specifications
- We help each other hold/distract dogs (stress reduction for the dog and you)
- We do a lot of table drying to get coat as straight as possible
- We groom of lot farm dogs and large dogs
- We do a lot of hand-scissoring
- We work with all temperaments

High Tails Pet Resort hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equality. We encourage all qualified persons to apply. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls please.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $20.00-$32.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care

Supplemental pay types:

- Commission pay
- Overtime pay
- Tips

Work Location: In person