Pet Stylist / Groomer- Dripping Springs

Job description

Pet Paradise is looking for a Professional, Friendly, and Motivated Pet Stylist/Groomer to join our team! WE ARE PET PEOPLE! At Pet Paradise, team members ensure that our furry friends get extra loving care and focused attention while playing and staying with us in a safe and entertaining environment. Dog boarding is just the start of what we do! The relationship you build with pets and their parents makes going to work fun and rewarding and the benefits we offer are top notch! If you have a pet of your own, they can enjoy complimentary Pet Day Camp, Boarding and discounts on grooming and veterinary care at all our locations and clinics. You will benefit from ongoing training and have the opportunity to continually enhance and diversify your skills to open doors to other fulfilling pet careers within our company. Working with pets is not always easy, but we love what we do and care about giving our employees the tools to grow and succeed. Shift Schedule: This is a part time position. Weekend availability is required. Rate of Pay: 50% Commission on Grooms, 40% Commission on Baths, Sign On Bonus + additional bonuses available ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF OUR PET STYLIST/GROOMER INCLUDE: Providing customer service in the form of consultations and explanation of services available/rendered with explanation of costs Ability and stamina to cut several ‘guests’ a day Checking for parasites, lumps, bumps, or cuts prior to bathing Cleaning and plucking ears, trimming nails, expressing anal glands Bathing ‘guests’ in proper shampoo and conditioner; dematting, brushing, and fluff drying Performing all general maintenance of grooming room; cleaning cages, tubs, tables; vacuuming floors and mopping; cleaning clipper blades, scissors, and brushes after use Working inside in a heated with high humidity area, with loud background noise from the dryers QUALIFICATIONS TO BE A PET STYLIST/GROOMER One-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. For individuals with less than one year of Grooming experience, there may be further discussions regarding completion of parts of our Grooming Training Program through the Paragon School. Customer service oriented and excellent verbal communication skills Must be familiar with standard cuts for all breeds and be able to handle a variety of sizes of canines and felines safely and comfortably Great work ethic, organized, reliable, and a team player Must maintain a clean and healthy environment for ‘guests’ Flexibility to resort schedule needs including days, night, weekends, holidays, and peak times Perks & Benefits: Complimentary Pet Day Camp – Bring your dog with you to work! 30 Days of Complimentary Pet Boarding (non-holidays) On-demand pay with DailyPay Discounted Veterinary Care and Grooming Services (per location) Dog/Cat Adoption Assistance Fitness Reimbursement Paid Time Off (both full-time and part-time status) 401(k) with company match Health, Dental and Vision Insurance (full-time status) ABOUT PET PARADISE Pet Paradise's full-service pet care destination is dedicated to giving pet parents access to all the premium care they need to give their furry family member the happiest, healthiest, longest life possible. The Pet Paradise brand has grown to offer resort-style pet day camp and care, professional pet grooming , low-stress and high-quality veterinary care , and of course, overnight boarding that feels like home, all under one roof. Located in eleven states with more than 60 locations in operation or under development, Pet Paradise continues to expand in the United States. WE ARE A DRUG-FREE, SMOKE-FREE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Company Policy, Federal and State Laws Forbid Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex, Disability, Sexual Orientation or National Origin