Job Description
Far Fetched Acres is every dog nerd’s dream come true. Set on over 100 acres in the Hudson Valley, Far Fetched Acres provides New York City pups the opportunity at an enriching country retreat while in our care. Everything from the building to the daily schedule revolves around what is best for each and every individual dog in our care. Far Fetched Acres is a one-stop shop for the pups in our care. We offer a full-service Grooming Salon that provides an opportunity for a stress-free grooming experience for the dogs in our care.
We are currently seeking an experienced Dog Groomer for our Grooming Salon who is talented, passionate, and able to work independently or with a team. Must love dogs is an understatement. Our goal is to create and retain a team of highly talented dog professionals to cater to our canine campers.
Think you have what it takes? Read on!
THE ROLE: Dog Groomer
Key Responsibilities
- High quality grooming services including: nail trimming, nail dremeling, teeth brushing, pad and sanitary trims. We also offer full grooms, including breed-specific trims.
- Bathing and drying dogs of all sizes
- Nail trimming, ear cleaning, eye flushing, teeth brushing, anal glands
- Styling - including clipping, scissoring etc.
- Brushing and de-matting
- De-shedding and furminating double coated dogs
- Lifting and carrying dogs into bathing tub, stall and onto grooming table
- Ordering and Restocking Supplies
- Team Development in daily grooming skills
- Providing a stress-free or low-stress experience
- Working with and assisting the dog care team and training department
- Client communication to maintain and even increase booking rates
- Client communication to provide desired grooming results and build client relationships
- Cleaning, laundry and general dog handling.
Qualifications
- Individual must be a reliable, capable, team-oriented individual with a solid understanding of the pet and grooming industry.
- Candidates should possess the following skills and qualifications:
- 1-3 years dog grooming experience
- Grooming Certification or relevant work history
- Excellent attendance track record
- Lover of dogs with patience, understanding, a gentle touch & friendly nature
- Reliable & trustworthy with time management skills
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and professionalism
- Must: play nicely with others (humans and dogs).
- Prefer dogs to other species ;)
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your resume to this Indeed Job Posting and include a cover letter stating what you think it takes to provide a caring and stress-free grooming experience and environment for dogs.
Far Fetched Acres would like to thank all applications, however only those who qualify for the position will be contacted.
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Paid Sick Leave, Bonus and Commission Pay, Puppies
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Self-determined schedule
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Chatham, NY 12037: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person