Prior grooming experience required
Happy Pup Manor is a Chicagoland’s premier home-based boarding and training facility. We are located in Grayslake, IL. We are looking for a groomer to provide grooming and nail trims to our pup guests for 25-40 hours per week. Please not apply if you can’t already groom
Job Description
This role is on a part time basis, and will vary with demand for grooming from our guests. Typical grooming days will require flexible and weekends. We have some flexibility on timing to fit with your schedule, but are looking for a regular commitment to ensure the safety of all the pups and consistency in what we deliver to clients. Historically we have had bookings for 25-40 hours of grooming per week, our expectation is that with consistent good work we will be at the higher end of that range.
Duties include:
Maintain an upbeat and calm attitude
Calm an anxious dog
Nail trims for dog
Ensure company policies are being followed
Shampoo and wash a dog's hair or fur
Fluff Dry hair/fur
Create a welcoming environment for dogs
Cut or shave a dog's hair or fur as needed
Special requests as made by owners or management
We are happy to provide the following for grooming at no expense to the groomer:
- Dirty Dog shampoo with a Sullivan supply mini soap foamer and 1:8 Iv San Bernard conditioner dematting spray
- Shor-line grooming tub and table with a groomers helper
- K-9 II Hot Blower-Dyer with variable speed
We are also providing the logistics associated with the pups staying with us:
- Setting appointments
- Quoting prices to customers (with your input on pricing by breed and dog size)
- Collecting fees
Groomer is asked to bring their own grooming equipment such as clippers, shears, brushes, and combs. We also ask that you clean up the work area after a grooming session.
Compensation
We will split fees between the house and the groomer 50/50 – typically this has paid the groomer $500+ per week depending on client volumes.
The ideal candidate should:
· Have 3 years of proven prior experience in dog grooming. Show experience is a strong plus
· US citizen or legally authorized to work in the US
· Able to pass a background and motor vehicle check
· Be able to lift 100-pound pups if needed
· Be able to team effectively with Kennel and Training staff
· Provide a very calming presence to sooth anxious pups
Be comfortable grooming doodles, as most of our clients are doodles.
Be able to submit photos of prior clients
Own their own grooming clippers and shears
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Weekends as needed
Shift availability:
Work Location: In person