Groomer

Job Description

Job Description

Urban Pooch Canine Life Center in Chicago, IL is calling all energetic and hardworking animal lovers to apply to join our amazing team as a full-time Groomer !

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OUR ANIMAL CARE TEAM

We are a busy animal care company that invests in our team and offers a fun work environment . Join our team and enjoy a $1,500 sign-on bonus - yours after just 90 days of rocking your new role! Our groomers earn commission-based pay, typically averaging $30-$35 per hour plus tips , depending on their grooming performance and the number of pooches they complete. Our team also enjoys great benefits , including employee discounts on products and services as well as a $100 birthday bonus. Plus, we make it easy to apply with our initial quick mobile-optimized application . If we have your attention, please continue reading!

ABOUT URBAN POOCH CANINE LIFE CENTER

Urban Pooch Canine Life Center provides multiple pet care services ranging from daycare, overnight boarding, grooming, bathing, and even dog massages. To provide the best-in-class care, expertise, and services, our team offers socialization, companionship, exercise, and love – all of which nurture a happy and healthy dog. Our environment also facilitates a space where owners can bond with their animals and share their experiences in raising and caring for their dogs, another reason why our clients put their trust in us.

Our team strives to be the very best in all we do. We provide customer service that is unequaled, fun, and helpful. Remaining client-focused is the reason for our success and our team is to thank for that. Dogs just want to have fun-and so do we. By always fostering a sense of levity and playfulness we also strive to provide a delightful experience for our employees by providing great pay, incredible benefits, and the best work atmosphere.

ARE YOU A GOOD FIT?

Ask yourself: Are you a self-starter? Do you work well both individually and with a team? Are you good at following instructions? Can you easily adapt to a changing environment? Do you have solid communication skills? Are you highly responsible? If so, please consider applying for this Groomer position today!

YOUR LIFE AS A GROOMER

This position offers stable, full-time work with a flexible schedule and the requirement to work at least one weekend day each week.

In this animal care position, you show up for work each day excited to meet new dogs and provide them with excellent care. To start, you inspect each dog's coat condition and communicate proper expectations and time estimates to the canine's owner. Thanks to your detail-oriented nature, you meticulously groom each dog with love and great attention, always making sure their safety is a top priority. You also maintain a safe, clean, and stocked work area. When you aren't working one-on-one with a pup, you're assisting their owners by scheduling grooming appointments and answering questions. You love the work you do and enjoy making a difference in the lives of our clients and their pets!

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

• 2 years of experience in specifically cutting/styling dogs is required.
• Physical ability to perform the necessary functions of the job, including the ability to lift 50+ lbs.

2+ years of professional grooming experience and a high school diploma or equivalent are preferred qualifications.

If you can meet these requirements and perform this animal care job as described above, we would be happy to have you as part of our team!

Location: 60640