Benefits/Perks
Flexible Scheduling
Career Advancement Opportunities
Competitive Compensation
Fun Working Environment
Interact with Pets
Business Cell Phone
Job Summary
We are searching for an experienced Pet Groomer/Assistant Manager to join the team at our successful grooming business. As a Pet Groomer/Assistant Manager, you will bathe and clip dogs according to breed-specific standards and owner preferences. You will also trim nails, clean ears, detangle hair and generally ensure that pets look and feel their best. You will also assist the Manager in supervising staff and dealing with quality control issues at the salon. If you are reliable, compassionate, and have a love for pets, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities
Brush and detangle or remove matted fur
Bathe dogs and dry coat
Execute a variety of clipping techniques and style requests
Examine for parasites or other skin conditions
Trim nails
Ensure the safety of dogs at all times
Adhere to strict sanitary and cleaning procedures
Communicate effectively and compassionately with pet owners
The Assistant Manager will assist in hiring, training, and supervising all dog groomers
and salon employees, ensuring they complete all training requirements and maintain
safety standards provided by Wash My Dog.
Onboard all new salon associates and groomers, ensuring their completion of all training
requirements and annual safety certifications, evaluating the quality of grooms, and
providing ongoing learning opportunities.
Quality Control Assessment. The Assistant Manager’s duties will be to perform hands-on
assessments on all pets to recommend services, build trust with the pet parents, and make sure
they are up to par with the standards of Wash My Dog before they leave.
Perform dog grooming services to breed standards and to clients’ personal preferences and hold
your groomers to those same standards.
Ensure the safety and well-being of every pet and associate in the salon, taking immediate
action whenever necessary.
Create, maintain, and post monthly staff schedules, making sure that every shift has ample
coverage.
Responsible for working with Managers/Owners on holding all employees accountable for their
actions by implementing corrective action plans and quarterly evaluations.
Responsible for managing all employees’ time sheets.
Submitting payroll to the Manager in a timely manner for approval.
Keep a daily inventory of all products and report the needs to the manager to provide efficient
time to purchase or order supplies.
Responsible for following Wash My Dog protocol for incidents and emergencies.
Responsible for closing, which entails, counting the money in the register, documentation
of credit tips to be paid during the next pay period, making sure all things are shut down,
and the salon is clean and secured.
Help manage all external services (towel service, maintenance, internet, contractors, etc.)
Assist Manager/Owners in coordinating hours and training for volunteers and interns.
Responsible for making sure that we meet our daily grooming, daycare, and puppy play
time quotas.
All other duties as assigned.
The Assistant Salon Manager position will work closely with the Manager/Owners to ensure
that they upkeep the culture and the integrity of Wash My Dog Values (Safe Space, Teamwork,
Communication, Gratitude, and Giving).
Qualifications
At least 2 years of previous experience as a dog grooming technician or a similar role
At least 2 years in a management position.
Comfortable working with anxious animals
Good organizational and leadership skills
Ability to stand for long periods and lift large dogs over 60 pounds
Willingness to learn new techniques and participate in continuing education
Able to communicate effectively with coworkers and dog owners
Strong attention to detail
Spanish speaking is a must!
