Country Store Pet Groomer

Job DetailsJob Location: COUNTRY STORE DE PERE - DE PERE, WI 54115Pet Groomer – Full-Time

Country Visions Cooperative in De Pere, WI is looking to hire a full-time Pet Groomer for our newly renovated store!

Our pet groomers are responsible for keeping pets clean, comfortable and healthy while also improving their appearance. To be a dog groomer, you need a high school diploma, strong customer service skills, excellent communication abilities, a love for dogs and other pets, the ability to handle animals of different sizes and temperaments, attention to detail, knowledge of different dog breeds and their grooming needs, and ideally, some formal training in dog grooming from a recognized program.

Country Visions Cooperative is an agriculture based cooperative dedicated to service and building long-term relationships from generation to generation. We are proud to trace our roots back to 1923.

Company Benefits


Competitive pay, based on experience and qualifications
Paid time off
Annual profit sharing
Paid holidays and additional annual floating holidays
401K with a company match well above the market average
Medical insurance – 70% of premiums covered by Country Visions Cooperative
Optional Health Savings Account with a large company match
Dental and vision insurance
Flexible Spending Account
100% Company paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
Health and Wellness Program


Job Responsibilities


Grooming: Brushing, washing, and drying the pet's coat, trimming fur, clipping nails, and cleaning ears
Styling: Using knowledge of breed standards to style the pet's coat
Health: Checking for parasites, skin conditions, or other health issues
Customer service: Providing excellent customer service to the pet's owner, giving advice on products, and selling products
Communication: Communicating with the owner or veterinarian about potential hygiene issues
Scheduling: Scheduling appointments
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management


Hours


This is a full-time position, (40 hours per week), and the schedule can be discussed during the interview process



Flexibility in the schedule is available to accommodate the right candidate’s needs

QualificationsQualifications and Educational Requirements


At least 18 years of age
Animal handling skills: Comfort and confidence in handling dogs of various sizes and temperaments, including calming anxious animals
Grooming techniques: Knowledge of different grooming styles based on breed, including bathing, brushing, clipping, trimming nails, and ear cleaning
Customer service: Effective communication with clients to understand their needs and expectations for their dog's grooming
Attention to detail: Ability to carefully execute grooming tasks with precision and accuracy
Physical ability: Comfortable standing for extended periods, bending, and using repetitive hand motions to groom dogs
Basic animal behavior knowledge: Understanding dog body language, stress signals, and how to respond appropriately


Preferred qualifications


Formal grooming certification: Completing a recognized dog grooming course from a reputable school



Experience with specific breeds: Expertise in grooming certain breeds with unique coat types
Knowledge of basic canine health: Ability to identify potential skin conditions or other health concerns while grooming


Come join the newly renovated De Pere Store! We look forward to hearing from you!