Pet Groomer – Little Tailwagers, Inc – Knoxville, TN

Job Overview

Little Tailwagers Inc. is a leading company in our industry in the region. We’re now hiring Dog Groomers to help us keep growing. We are at a new location here in Knoxville, TN and we are looking for a good team of pet-friendly individuals to join our team. We are laid back but get the job done in a professional manner. If you’re excited to be part of a winning team, Little Tailwagers Inc. is a perfect place to get ahead. You’ll be glad you applied to Little Tailwagers Inc.

Responsibilities for Dog Groomer

  • Clean the dog’s teeth
  • Maintain an upbeat attitude
  • Calm an anxious dog
  • Ensure company policies are being followed
  • Communicate effectively with clients to find out what they need
  • Shampoo and wash a dog’s hair or fur
  • Create a welcoming environment for dogs and their owners
  • Cut or shave a dog’s hair or fur

Qualifications for Dog Groomer

  • High School diploma or GED equivalent
  • Ability to work with other groomers
  • Ability to lift dogs that weigh up to 50 pounds
  • Grooming abilities
  • Calming presence to soothe dogs
  • Ability to stand on your feet for long periods of time
  • Ability to pass a background check
  • Great communication skills
  • Ability to work on a team

Groomer’s daily duties may include:

  • Bathing and clipping dogs to conform to a variety of breed-specific standard styles
  • Detangling and removing matted hair
  • Drying the coat
  • Checking for parasites and other skin conditions
  • Trimming nails
  • Cleaning the ears
  • Expressing anal sacs
  • Brushing teeth
  • Adding bows and nail polish for long or curly-haired breeds such as poodles and Shih Tzu

Rates Based on Experience: $11.00-$17.00/hr

Perks & Benefits:

  • Medical insurance (at no cost to you)
  • Amazing discounts on all products and services
  • Discounted pet insurance
  • Working with dogs every day

We are looking for full-time/Part-time Experienced Groomers to join our high energy, fun, and customer-friendly teams.

Are you an experienced Dog Groomer, who takes his or her craft seriously? The personal pride in grooming an animal is an absolutely necessary quality that Little Tailwagers looks for in a talented Groomer! We provide you with seminars and ongoing training, to be constantly improving and learning new grooming techniques and styles.

If you are the type of person who sees grooming as an art and is ready to be surrounded by like-minded individuals, please apply!

We have very competitive pay rates, and they would depend on which grooming level you test for during your skills test evaluation.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $11.00 – $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Night shift
  • Weekends

Supplemental Pay:

COVID-19 considerations:
All customers are required to wear a mask, curbside pickup available, common surfaces are sanitized regularly.

Experience:

  • Pet Grooming: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Current Pet Groomer Certification (Preferred)

Shift Availability:

  • Day Shift (Preferred)
  • Night Shift (Preferred)
  • Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Hours per week:

Company’s website:

  • https://www.littletailwagers.com

Benefit Conditions:

  • Waiting period may apply

Work Remotely:

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

  • Remote interview process
  • Personal protective equipment provided or required
  • Temperature screenings
  • Social distancing guidelines in place
  • Virtual meetings
  • Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Source: Indeed.com
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