ATL - Dog Groomer

Are you a creative, skilled animal lover with professional grooming experience? If yes, then come join our incredible team!

*Candidates must have availability to work on Sunday.*

Why is working at Skiptown so great?!

• We have a brand new facility in Kirkwood Neighborhood!
• Bonus for Client Referrals
• You'll get a $300 new equipment and sharpening allowance after 6 months of employment
• Our Skiptown culture is fun and friendly
• You'll be supported by a great team and our grooming app that gives you all the info you need in the palm of your hand
• You'll continue to learn while being supported by a stable income
• Work 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 services
• Employer 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 annually
• DoorDash DashPass Work Perks…get your Dunkin' fix without having to work for it
• FREE Purple swag. Lots of purple. We're serious. You should really like purple.

Groomer Perks:

• $300 new equipment allowance after 6 months of employment
• Equipment sharpening allowance
• Continuing 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 dog
• Observe dog coat condition, recommend, and execute appropriate treatments and remedies
• Ensure the Grooming Coordinator is advised of extra charges, notes, or any delays/changes in schedule
• Manage each client's appointment details through Skiptown provided technology - entering in necessary information such as start time, end time, before and after pictures, and more
• Sanitize your station and perform additional maintenance throughout the day to ensure a high quality environment for grooming
• Follow safety procedures for pets and staff at all times

Required Skills & Experience:

• Safe pet handling
• Bathing, drying & maintaining all coat types
• Nail trimming & filing
• Ear cleaning
• Advanced clipper & scissor techniques
• Equipment handling & maintenance
• Knowledge of safety & sanitization protocols

Here's what you need:

• Availability to work on Sundays is a must, other days can be discussed
• Experience as a professional groomer
• Exceptional 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 52,000 sq ft flagship location in Kirkwood offers dog daycare, boarding, grooming and a social bar and park!