Dog Groomer

Location: 41 W 13TH STREET - NEW YORK, NY 10011 Position Type: Part Time Education: High School or Equivalent / GED Description You are responsible for bathing, drying, and preparing dogs’ coats for haircuts. You are also responsible for trimming nails, cleaning ears, de-tangling and de-matting neglected coats, expressing anal glands, and performing minor maintenance hair trimming. You are responsible for ensuring that all services are performed in a quality and timely manner, as well as ensuring that all relevant information is communicated to the Groomer and to the client both pre-and post-grooming. Responsibilities: • Bathing, brushing, and drying all dogs in a safe and timely manner • Checking anal glands on all dogs, and express if necessary • Trimming nails, cleaning ears, and removing eye crust • Following all special instructions • Ensuring that all relevant information is reported to the Groomer and client in a timely manner • Ensuring all special instructions are accurate in our systems • Ensuring the grooming room is clean, well-supplied, and all equipment is in working order Starting salary is $16.00 per hour Qualifications: • High School diploma or GED. • Minimum of two years bathing experience. • Knowledge of Biscuits & Bath and a genuine interest in the well-being of dogs. • Ability to learn and adhere to the company’s standards and procedures. • Excellent interpersonal and communication (both verbal and written) skills. • Ability to juggle a variety of responsibilities, while balancing competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment. • High degree of independent decision-making and problem-solving capability. • Ability to follow instructions. • Strong attention to detail. • Excellent time management and organizational skills. • Ability to withstand prolonged exposure to water and soaps • Must be physically fit to lift dogs 50lb +, stand for extended periods of time and perform requirements of the job. • Ability to work a varied schedule including days, evenings, weekends and holidays.