Dogtopia, the industry leader in dog daycare, boarding, and spa services has an immediate opening for a Groomer/Bather. This is a role for someone with previous grooming experience and can provide top customer service. This person should love dogs - and, upon successful completion of training, you can even bring YOUR dog to work with you! What a bonus!

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  Spa Services – to complete these duties it is required to lift dogs into tubs, cage banks and onto grooming tables. Moving dogs, by leash, from area to area while maintaining full control of the dog is necessary.
  • Bathing – all bathing includes a shampoo bath, conditioner when needed or requested and a thorough rinse that leaves no shampoo residue.

  • Thorough brushing and minor matt removal

  • Force drying dogs when needed to speed up the drying process or more completely finish the dog’s service

  • De-shedding services using various tools and techniques appropriated for type of coat

  • Timely and efficient nail clipping and grinding

  • Completing all services timely and efficiently to maximize customer satisfaction.

  • Maintaining detailed records of the services performed. Communicate with pet parents via Dogtopia phone or designated email only
• Safety and Cleanliness

a. Maintain a clean work environment during and after services including cleaning up any accidents by the dogs, checking each crate for urine and feces, and ensuring the area is sanitized. Cleaning procedures involve the proper use of chemicals to ensure a safe environment for both people and dogs.

b. Sweeping or vacuuming all fur from all surfaces and fans, cleaning and tidying the tub area, sanitizing any work surfaces used

c. Putting all tools away in an orderly and organized fashion.

d. Dust mopping lobby and hallway for excess hair. Re-stocking towels, removing dirty towels and laundry started if washer is available. Wipe down all surfaces in work area including shelves, carts, etc.

e. Treating all dogs with conscious care and respect.

f. Make sure all collars and leashes are stored and marked with dog’s name.

g. Make sure cage that dog is located is marked with dog’s name and never leave if dogs are not clearly marked so front desk staff can assure correct dog is brought up to owner.

h. Never raising voice or handling dogs roughly in any manner.

i. Aware of environment at all times including awareness of the length of time dogs have been crated, monitoring their wellbeing thorough their stay and providing a potty break at least once every 4 hours and a chance to drink water. Continually checking on crated dogs at least every 30 minutes.

j. Ensuring the safety of the dogs by always securing them on the grooming table, in the tub or in a crate. Never leaving them unattended while on the table, in the tub or allow them to roam freely in the grooming or tub area at any time.

k. Calling a manager any time a service can not be completed due to the dog's behavior, health or injury.

3. Effectively communicates both orally and written. Utilizes company tools to communicate relevant information such as activity logs and customer files.

4. Follow all policies outlined in the Employee Manual and understand that continuation of employment is contingent upon adherence to all store policies.