Dog Groomer Job description
Please only submit application if you are a certified groomer or have a minimum of six (6) months of verifiable grooming experience. Thank you.
McAllen, Texas
Job detail
Pay: Starting at $15.00 - $18.50 per hour based on experience, plus tips.
Job type
Part-time
Number of positions: 1
Schedule
Weekend availability & some holidays
Monday to Saturday (Sundays off)
The most renowned and experienced leaders in the grooming industry will provide top-notch training with personalized, private sessions that cover specialized breed trims, pet health, and safe handling. Additionally, Corina Stammworthy from the American Kennel Club will offer monthly safety and grooming education courses.
Job description
- Non-certified candidates must have a minimum of six (6) months of verifiable grooming experience
- Certified candidates must have verifiable documentation of certification
- Must perform high-quality professional grooms on all breeds, Including specialty cuts for Poodles, Doodles, Yorkies, Schnauzers, Pomeranians, among other specialty breed cuts
- Must be able to perform baths, blowout, brushout on all breeds when needed
- Must be able to perform nail clipping and Dremel all breeds
- Must be able to express glands on all breeds requiring this service
- Must be able to handle a fast-paced work environment and maintain your professionalism
- Be able to lift at least 50 pounds when needed
- Must be comfortable working with dogs of all breeds, coat types, sizes, and personalities
- Complete AKC S.A.F.E certification with a minimum passing score of 90% within 30 days
- Complete all training on learning platform within 30 days
- Enjoy working in a team-oriented and supportive environment where the goal is to raise the bar of pet care every day
- Must keep your grooming station cleaned and sanitized
- Must assist in the cleaning of salon spaces
Education:
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High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- If Certified pet groomer (Must be verifiable)
- If not certified in pet grooming: You must have a minimum of six months of verifiable pet grooming experience
Benefits
- AKC S.A.F.E Certification (at no cost to you!)
- Master Groomer Certification (after one year of positive job reviews at no cost to you!)
- Monthly professional development by grooming experts and the AKC
- Quarterly Equipment sharpening paid for by owner
We offer a variety of perks, including:
- Quarterly shear sharpening paid for
- Access to training videos & other materials to help grow your craft
- State-of-the-art facility: well-lit lighting, electric tables, second to none pet care products, and bathing assistants
- Please submit a recent grooming portfolio (5-10 photos displaying your grooming work) and email portfolio to jtrudell@wellgroomedpets.com.
Our Story
Experienced groomers wanted at the new Well Groomed McAllen, Texas dog grooming salon, competitive compensations, and specialized training!
Well Groomed Pets is a modern grooming salon providing the most advanced wellness and grooming services available. We are looking for full-time and part-time dog groomers for our McAllen, Texas location. If you are a talented, dependable, and caring groomer who would like to hone their craft and continue to grow in this thriving industry, then Well Groomed Pets is the place for you.
We employ AI and machine learning to customize every pet grooming treatment for optimal results that are specific to the pet’s breed and the pet’s wellness condition. Speaking of wellness, we stand alone as the industry’s most comprehensive wellness salon.
We include physical, physiological, and behavioral wellness exams, all of which are performed by our Wellness Technician so that the groomers can focus on grooming! Our goal is to ensure Well Groomed clients are the happiest, healthiest, and the best-looking dogs they can be.
Our brand-new salon is updated with the best amenities, and grooming products, and was specially designed for the comfort of the pets and the groomers! We offer a competitive compensation package, plus lifestyle wage benefits and more. Because we are using the latest artificial technologies for scheduling, you´ll be able to accept appointments easier and more often!
Our Mission, Vision, and Core Values
Mission
We strive to change the way people think about pet grooming and pet wellness.
Vision
To change the approach of pet grooming and provide education to pet parents to ensure the happiest and healthiest pets.
Core Values
These Core Values are the foundation of how we serve our customers.
- Integrity: Acting with strong moral uprightness in word and action.
- Compassion: Ability to connect with others during their moment of crisis or despair.
- Commitment: Focused on our mission of healthy and happy pets.
- Innovation: Add value to the profession of grooming through creative ideas that increase the health and happiness of our clients and their Pet Parents.
- Lifelong Learning: The pursuit of ongoing, voluntary, and self-motivated knowledge for personal or professional reasons.
Well Groomed is a non-discriminatory employer. Without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national, or ethnic origin, disability, or any other attribute protected by federal, state, or local registration, all eligible applicants will be considered for jobs. We look forward to hearing from you!
Work remotely: No
Supplemental pay: Tips
Work location:
McAllen, Texas
Job Types:
Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $18.50 per hour
Benefits:
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Professional development assistance
Compensation package:
Schedule:
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:
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McAllen, TX 78504: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Language:
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Spanish or any other languages (Preferred)
License/Certification:
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pet grooming certification (Preferred)
Shift availability:
Work Location:
Submit application at the following web address: