About PUPS Pet Club PUPS Pet Club's mission is to provide the absolute best care for dogs. Everything else is secondary! Through the value we offer our members, our commitment to safety, and our professional and passionate team members, PUPS Pet Club offers an unmatched experience for pets and pet parents. Join Our Team We are seeking a skilled Pet Groomer who is committed to safety and delivering and incredible experience for pets and their parents. The ideal candidate will be able to provide exceptional grooming services to pets of all breeds and sizes. As a Pet Groomer, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the health and appearance of the pups in our care while ensuring their comfort and safety during the entire grooming process. We are seeking to add Groomers to our PUPS Gold Coast and Streeterville locations, but we are interested in talking to skilled groomers with interests in any/all of our PUPS Pet Club locations. To learn more about our locations, visit our website: PUPS Benefits for Groomers
- Guaranteed base pay to support you during your ramp up!
- Commission pay structure for more control over your earnings potential.
- Full benefits package including medical/dental/vison insurance, supplemental insurance plans, employee assistance program.
- Paid time off and sick pay to help with work life balances and self-care.
- Freedom and encouragement to build relationships with your clients.
- PUPS Perks! Discounts and other perks at our Clubs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide full-service grooming services (such as bathe, shampoo and condition, shave/trim/cut, style, clean ears/teeth, trim nails) according to breed standards and pet parent preferences.
- Assess the condition of pets' coats and skin, identifying any potential health issues that may require veterinary attention.
- Handle pets safely and compassionately, ensuring a stress-free experience for both the animal and owner.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization workstation, tools, and equipment.
- Communicate effectively with pet parents about grooming services, pet care, at-home care tips, and future appointments and recommendations.
- Provide excellent member service according to PUPS' standards to build lasting relationships with clients.
Additional Details
- Previous experience in pet grooming is required; must be able to successfully perform grooms on various breeds, weights and sizes; style to breed standards and client preferences.
- Safety is critical for team members and pets; ability to safely handle animals in various situations and environments is required.
- Flexibility to regularly work weekends is required.
- Strong customer service skills are required to promote strong relationships with members; we'll teach you the PUPS standards for member services!
- Additional education and/or grooming certification is preferred.
- Ability to perform heavy lifting as required when handling larger breeds or equipment.
Affirmative Action/EEO statement PUPS Pet Club provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that a diverse team is a better team. The perspectives and experiences that people from different backgrounds bring to the company drive better decisions and improved results. PUPS Pet Club is committed to a culture of inclusion and believes that diversity drives the best results.