Are you a creative, skilled animal lover with professional grooming experience? Are you passionate about providing quality grooming services?! If yes, then come join our incredible team!
We are offering part-time or full-time positions. For full-time compensation, you can earn as much as $100,000 a year AND you'll get a $3,000 signing bonus!
Why is working at Skiptown so great?! We have a brand new facility in South End… nearby Velvet Taco, Shake Shack and a whole lot more!You'll get a $500 new equipment and sharpening allowance after 6 months of employmentOur Skiptown culture is fun and friendly. You get a personalized playlist, PYOS (pick your own *free* snacks), and personal cell phone access during the dayYou'll be supported by a great team and our grooming app that gives you all the info you need in the palm of your handYou'll continue to learn while being supported by a stable incomeWork with people like you who love having fun working with dogs and their parents
But wait, there's MORE! Free Skiptown membership to the bar & park for your eligible dog(s)30% off Skiptown servicesEmployer contribution for Medical, Dental and Vision benefits for full time employees (Vision is free - because we want you to see all those cute puppy faces!)10 days of Paid Time Off annuallyDoorDash DashPass Work Perks…get your Dunkin' fix without having to work for it$3,000 incentive (paid out over the first 4 months of employment)FREE Purple swag. Lots of purple. We're serious. You should really like purple. Groomer Perks: $500 new equipment allowance after 6 months of employmentEquipment sharpening allowanceOnsite sanitizing equipmentContinuing education allowance & access to Learn2GroomDogs.com As a Groomer you will: Perform Groomer functions as requested that meet client expectations and are appropriate for the dogObserve dog coat condition, recommend, and execute appropriate treatments and remediesEnsure the Grooming Coordinator is advised of extra charges, notes, or any delays/changes in scheduleManage each client's appointment details through Skiptown provided technology - entering in necessary information such as start time, end time, before and after pictures, and moreSanitize your station and perform additional maintenance throughout the day to ensure a high quality environment for groomingFollow safety procedures for pets and staff at all times Required Skills & Experience: Safe pet handlingBathing, drying & maintaining all coat typesNail trimming & filingEar cleaningAdvanced clipper & scissor techniquesEquipment handling & maintenanceKnowledge of safety & sanitization protocols Here's what you need: At least 20 hours of weekly availabilityExperience as a professional groomerExceptional time management skills and reliability(Bonus) experience in coaching less experienced groomers Physical Demands: Capable of physical movements requiring the use of legs, wrists, hands and/or fingers including kneeling and bending.Repetitive arm and wrist use. Frequent grasping.Ability to pull up to 140 lbs.Ability to be on your feet and/or walking up to eight (8) hours per day for at least four (4) hours at a time frequently.Ability to lift up to forty (40) pounds. Who We Are: Skiptown is on a mission to make the lives of pets and their people easier, and even more fun, through a fully integrated pet services platform. A dog social club, Skiptown is the first tech-enabled, premium pet services ecosystem offering first class fun for pups and people. Our 24,000 sq ft flagship location in South End offers dog daycare, boarding, grooming and a social bar - and will soon expand to include retail, veterinary, training and transportation services.