Pet Groomer

PetIQ provides convenient and affordable pet health and wellness products and veterinary services to pets and their families through retail and ecommerce channels across the country.

• Collect payment, dispense and label medication, and review discharge paperwork with pet parents
• Safely restrain / hold pets for wellness procedures including nail trims/grinding, anal gland expression and clipping
• Make recommendations for services and products for every pet, every time, based on the pet’s lifestyle and an understanding of canine hygiene and environment
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment by disinfecting surfaces and equipment in between each pet
• Promote a culture of safety in your salon and live our values, while continuing to reinforce our brand promise with pet parents, partners, and team members
• Provide customer service to pet parents by answering questions and assisting them through the salon process
• Achieve goals, as set by your manager, including dollars per pet, pets per clinic, preferred product and microchips sold 
• Scan pets for microchips
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with pet parents and partners
• Other duties as assigned 
• Non-scissor environment

• Performs Groom Tech functions as requested by Pet Parent, agreed upon and described on the groom card, computer system profile, or instruction form
• Provides an attractive pet bath and basic grooming needs that meet Pet Parent’s expectations and are appropriate for the pet type
• Observes dog’s coat conditions and recommends appropriate treatments and remedies based on needs of the pet and skill level of the Groom Tech
• Provides clients with retail product suggestions that can benefit the pet’s coat or overall condition
• Ensures front desk is advised of extra charges required for brush-out or de-matting services
• Finishes dogs, per client description and expectations
• Manages own grooming workload and schedule to ensure departure times are met and Pet Parents are notified in advance of unavoidable delays
• Ensures grooming station is stocked with supplies, tools, cleaned and ready for use, and alerts Supervisor if supplies are needed
• Maintains room safety by wiping up water spills and pet accidents as soon as possible
• Updates pet status using company defined systems, and advises reception when pets are ready to go home, and all required and requested services are completed
• Always follows safety procedures for pets and staff
• Asks for assistance when a pet is stressed, very difficult to manage, or showing any signs of injury prior to or during the service being rendered
• Cleans grooming areas at the end of day and performs additional maintenance throughout the day as needed
• Utilizes company electronic system to log pet & Pet Parent notes, and updates accordingly or provides these updates to the reception team for system entry
• Performs related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates
• Communicates with leadership when any grooming room equipment is damaged and needs to be repaired
• Must present themselves in a professional manner, including the wearing of company approved attire in good condition, and abide by other desired personal presentation requirements found in the employee manual or guide

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Industry relevant experience
• Must successfully pass criminal and credit background check
• Time and Attendance/HR Software
• Scheduling Database
• iPad
• Understand canine behaviors

• Safe Pet Handling
• Brushing and Combing all coat types
• Bathing all coat types
• Drying all coat types
• Nail Trimming
• Ear Cleaning
• Preparatory Hair Trimming
• Basic Clipper Techniques
• Basic Finishing Techniques
• Customer Service Skills
• Demonstrating Professionalism
• Equipment Handling and Maintenance
• Practice Safety and Sanitization protocols 

• Ability to perform the essential job functions consistently, safely, and successfully with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.