Pet Stylist/Groomer Ruffit by CityVet is seeking a talented Groomer/Pet Stylist to join our dynamic Uptown team. Ruffit compliments the CityVet mission of providing complete pet care with a dog grooming, bathing, boarding, and day play facility that serves an upscale clientele. Ruffit provides all tables, shampoos, nail polish, bandannas, bows, scents, and basic consumable pet grooming supplies. In addition, groomers are responsible for providing their clippers, scissors, shears, brushes, combs, and any other tools they might need. *A commission-based pay structure means groomers are in control of their own salary dependent on the number of pets groomed, quality, and how well they build rapport with pet owners. So essentially, the earning potential is unlimited! The ideal candidate possesses Exceptional animal handling skills, 2-3 years of hand scissoring experience, 2-5 years of diverse grooming/stylist experience, the ability to groom 8-10 dogs per day,a well-rounded understanding of dogs and cats, and the grooming process, including breed specifics, personality traits, and clip style, excellent finishing techniques with a primary emphasis on hand scissoring, above-average written and verbal communication skills, ability to follow direction,ability to communicate with clients and salon members to achieve requested services in the prescribed time-frame, a patient and caring demeanor during the grooming process, while managing time in a high volume environment. Minimum requirements include: Having a positive mental attitude, being self-motivated,being open-minded, having generally high energy, fun-loving, approach to life. Applicants should be generally knowledgeable about the common dog breeds, know the standard cuts, and be able to properly handle and restrain the various dog breeds. At least 1 year of experience is required and providing a current grooming portfolio. CityVet offers the following benefits package: Uniform allowance Health insurance Paid Time Off 401K Discounts for personal pets.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $20,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Compensation package:
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Weekends as needed
Shift availability:
Work Location: In person