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Dog Groomer

Downers Grove, Illinois, United States · On-site

Mid level

Description We are growing our grooming team! Dogtopia is looking for fellow dog lovers to join our growing team as a Dog Groomer! Dogtopia is the industry leader in dog daycare where health and safety is always our #1 p…

Skills: Dog Grooming, Breed Standard Haircuts, Customer Service, Time Management, Problem Solving

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Pet Parent Concierge - Front Desk

Northville Charter Township, Michigan, United States · On-site

Entry level

Description PET PARENT CONCIERGE JOB POSTING **Mainly looking for Friday afternoon 1:30pm-8pm and Saturday mid shift 9:45am-5:15pm! We can cross train as playroom attendants if wanting more hours than those two days!** D…

Skills: Customer Service, Phone Etiquette, Email Communication, Scheduling, Multi-tasking

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Pet Parent Concierge - Front Desk

Birmingham, Michigan, United States · On-site

Entry level

Description PET PARENT CONCIERGE JOB POSTING Do you LOVE dogs? Would you love to WORK with dogs? Dogtopia is looking for fellow dog lovers to join our growing team as a Pet Parent Concierge! Dogtopia is the industry lead…

Skills: Customer Service, Phone Etiquette, Email Communication, Scheduling, Multi-tasking

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Canine Coach - Playroom Attendant

Birmingham, Michigan, United States · On-site

Entry level

Description CANINE COACH JOB POSTING Do you LOVE dogs? Would you love to WORK with dogs? Dogtopia is looking for fellow dog lovers to join our growing team as a Canine Coach! Dogtopia is the industry leader in dog daycar…

Skills: Dog Handling, Animal Behavior Monitoring, Group Management, Cleaning And Sanitation, Attention To Detail

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Dog Groomer

Dogtopia

Downers Grove, Illinois, United States • On-site

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  • Full-time, Part-time
  • high school, professional certificate
  • 50% Commission on full grooms and baths, Bring your dog to work, Team member referral bonuses, Birthday bonus, Team support bonuses, Health insurance for full-time
  • Posted 4d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Provide professional grooming services including haircuts, baths, and nail trims while following breed standards and pet parent instructions. Manage customer expectations, schedule appointments, and maintain detailed records of each dog's groom and temperament.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma and at least 2 years of professional grooming experience, or 1 year if graduated from a grooming school. Candidates must possess their own professional grooming tools and be physically able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Full job description

Description

 

We are growing our grooming team!

Dogtopia is looking for fellow dog lovers to join our growing team as a Dog Groomer! Dogtopia is the industry leader in dog daycare where health and safety is always our #1 priority. We provide a fun, fast-paced work environment that focuses on team culture and always makes it the Most Exciting Day Ever!

We are scheduling phone and in-person interviews now! Hiring for part-time and full-time team members. Offering flexible schedules and competitive base pay plus bonuses and incentives.

Purpose Beyond Profit

We “Enhance the joy of dog parenthood...” by providing clean, safe, and educational dog daycare to our furry guests and their pet parents. We believe in creating better canine citizens by truly S.E.E.ing (Socializing, Exercising, and Educating) each dog; which we believe helps keep dogs in their loving, forever homes and out of shelters.

We also “...Enable dogs to positively change our world” through our Dogtopia Foundation. Our foundation features three worthy causes: sponsoring service dogs for returning service veterans, youth literacy programs, and initiatives to employ adults with autism. We host weekly Foundation fundraising events within our daycare center, including fun photo booth days, special treats, and dog arts and crafts. 

The Role

Dog Groomer

Provider of exceptional dog grooming services, including haircuts, baths, nail trims, teeth brushing, etc.

Job Functions and Performance Standards:

  • Provide compassionate care to all grooming dogs
  • Follow dog breed standards and Pet Parent's instructions for clipping and trimming coats
  • Discuss with Pet Parents their pets’ grooming needs, identify services, and set expectations
  • Make recommendations for styles, maintenance, and products
  • Communicate if/when style/cut is not possible for safety reasons
  • Assist other groomers and bathers
  • Assist PPCs in ensuring vaccines are up to date
  • Record necessary information, pertaining to a dog’s groom (tools/techniques used), temperament and/or potential health concerns in Dogtopia Hub
  • Use proper dog handling/safety procedures in line with Dogtopia training
  • Equipment upkeep and care
  • Complete cleaning tasks as required
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Customer Service

  • Embodies the NBD of Dogtopia through the Dogtopia-isms
  • Maintains confidentiality in Dogtopia practices and all aspects of the business
  • Welcomes all customers promptly and professionally
  • Effectively communicates coat care, health and behavior concerns with customers in a professional manner
  • Schedule appointments through Dogtopia Hub
  • Checking dogs in and out in Dogtopia Hub, including collecting payment

Perks and Bonuses

  • 50% commission on full grooms and baths
  • Bathers available to complete bath services while groomers can focus on start to finish grooms
  • Bring your dog to work!
  • Team member referral bonuses up to $500 each
  • Birthday bonus
  • Team support bonuses for filling in when needed
  • Competitive base pay
  • Health insurance for full-time
  • Access to free mental health care tools
  • Holiday bonuses as well as holiday pay
  • Opportunities for cross-training and company advancement
  • A strong, positive team culture that values inclusivity and transparency
  • Hands-on managers who work side-by-side with our team
  • Personal development opportunities in the dog industry, as well as sales, customer service, and dog behavior and handling
  • A companywide focus on health and safety – pups and people

The rules by which we, as Dogtopians live by are our Dogtopia-isms:

We LOVE life unconditionally like a dog.

We STAY loyal to our pack.

We CHASE the absolute highest standards of safety.

We PLAY to our fullest potential.

We TREAT every day like It's the Most Exciting Day Ever!

Requirements

 Work Environment & Abilities Needed: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Noise level in the work environment is usually moderately loud
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to bend, twist, stoop, lift, reach, kneel, crouch, push, pull, handle grooming equipment, type on a keyboard, and use a computer mouse.

Equipment: Must have your own set of professional grooming tools

Education: High school Diploma or Equivalent

Licenses/Certifications: Grooming certificate preferred

Experience: Minimum of 2 years of professional grooming experience in a salon or a graduate of a grooming school with a minimum of 1 year of professional grooming experience in a salon.

Skills:

  • Time management
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Ability to learn new processes and software specific to the business
  • Ability to problem solve
  • Strong verbal communication skills
  • Attention to detail and the ability to multitask and prioritize
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Has a positive attitude and is willing to contribute to a positive team culture
  • Proficiency in all breed standard haircuts
  • Able to groom an average of 5-6 dogs per day.

Related keywords

Dog GroomingPet CareBreed StandardsDog DaycareAnimal HandlingGrooming CertificateDogtopia HubCanine BehaviorPet HygieneAnimal Safety

About Dogtopia

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The highest quality dog daycare and boarding in North America with a focus on socialization, education, and exercise.

Industry
Pet Services
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
2002
Headquarters
Phoenix, AZ
LinkedIn followers
13,919

Dogtopia is one of the early pioneers of dog daycare and leaders in the pet services industry. With more than 270+ stores open and 350+ in development, Dogtopia is the largest provider of specialty dog daycare in the US. We are a full-service dog daycare with boarding, training, and spa services that's been showing dogs the love since 2002. Under new ownership since 2015, Dogtopia is now the fastest-growing franchise in the $144B Pet Industry. Dogtopians are committed to chasing the highest standards of safety and professionalism while making it the "Most Exciting Day Ever"​ for your furry family members.

Offices: 6245 N. 24th Parkway, Suite 210, Phoenix, AZ 85016, US

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About Dogtopia

LinkedInVisit site

The highest quality dog daycare and boarding in North America with a focus on socialization, education, and exercise.

Industry
Pet Services
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
2002
Headquarters
Phoenix, AZ
LinkedIn followers
13,919

Dogtopia is one of the early pioneers of dog daycare and leaders in the pet services industry. With more than 270+ stores open and 350+ in development, Dogtopia is the largest provider of specialty dog daycare in the US. We are a full-service dog daycare with boarding, training, and spa services that's been showing dogs the love since 2002. Under new ownership since 2015, Dogtopia is now the fastest-growing franchise in the $144B Pet Industry. Dogtopians are committed to chasing the highest standards of safety and professionalism while making it the "Most Exciting Day Ever"​ for your furry family members.

Offices: 6245 N. 24th Parkway, Suite 210, Phoenix, AZ 85016, US

Dog DaycareFranchiseDog Boardingand Dog GroomingAnimal FeedHealth CarePet
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