Hungry Hound is seeking gentle and caring, energetic, hard-working and experienced individuals to handle our growing mobile grooming service. Our perfect fit for this position would be someone who has a great love for animals and is warm and friendly. This position will require you to be able to work alone, handling dogs with care and compassion as well as lifting dogs safely.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Bathing completely each time until water runs clear
* Making sure dogs are 100% dry
* Nail trimming and filing
* Ear cleaning
* Anal gland expression
* Hair cut to clients liking with scissors and or clippers
* Teeth brushing and/or add-on services such as de-shedding, facials, deep conditioners
* Cat grooming is a plus!!!
Qualifications:
* At least one-year prior experience in a salon
* Careful, kind, and safe with all breeds and temperaments of dogs
* Be able to lift both small and giant breed dogs and restrain them for their safety when necessary
* Have a positive and upbeat personality
* Be able to communicate with dog owner to ensure services they require are understood and or concerns are communicated after
* Finish all dogs in a timely manner
* Be able and willing to perform walk-in services such as nail trims and ear cleaning
* Support other groomers whenever necessary
* Maintain a clean environment and take care of laundry
* Provide exceptional customer service with a smile
* Clear driving record
* Able to pass drug tests (pre-employment and/or random)
* Knowledge of the area and local routes
And a little more info:
* Full-time or part-time hours are available
* Pay is commission & tip based
* Hungry Hound offers employee discounts, health insurance, and paid vacation to full-time employees. We are closed on all major holidays.