Professional Dog Groomer

*Why Woof Gang Bakery?* At Woof Gang Bakery, we love what we do.
Our furry friends mean the world to us.
Passion and care for animals are at the core of everything we do.
Grooming with love since 2007, we take the stress out of grooming and put love into it.
We believe in offering our pets a personalized grooming experience with the *love* and *care *they deserve to help them look their very best! We carry the best pet food, and our bakery treats are made fresh with natural ingredients, free from artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives.
We are a locally owned, neighborhood, leading pet retail and grooming franchise system with more than 200 locations open or under development across the United States.
*The Woof Gang Bakery promise* · We are committed to the *happiness, health, *and *well-being* of pets.
And also, how they look! · The *well-being *and *safety* of our pets are our top priority.
· We *care* for our furry friends as if they were our own.
· We bring *joy* and *kindness* to all pets and parents who enter our stores.
· We take the *stress* out of grooming and put *love*into it.
· We believe that everyone deserves a *treat*.
*Meet our groomers:* At Woof Gang Bakery, deep love of animals is the foundation of what makes our groomers so extraordinary.
Each followed a calling and went into dog grooming to express their love, creativity, and true expertise with pups of all ages, sizes, and needs.
From nail clipping and hand scissor techniques to removing matted hair to coloring and large-breed management, our groomers are the best in the field.
Also, we have professional groomers available to help train those that might need a little help perfecting their grooming skills.
Our groomers are committed to all pets’ health, well-being, and care.
And now you can be too.
So apply and love what we do every day! *We embrace diversity and inclusion*: All team members respect each other, our guests, and our furry little friends.
Our workplace offers a safe and caring environment where we put our groomers and team members first.
Therefore, we believe in quality over quantity and never hold our groomers to quotas.
We believe that building relationships is the key to success.
Relationships with our groomers foster respect, professional growth, and relationships with our guests and the local community.
As a result, we hold several national awards for high-quality grooming.
We are also a locally owned franchise business with strong community connections.
We are looking for people like you who want to grow with us and *make a difference in this world* by caring for our unique and loyal friends.
*About the team* Woof Gang Bakery Virginia Beach gives you maximum freedom to schedule the number of dogs that works for you.
You are under no pressure to add dogs and possibly jeopardize the quality of your work, which is key to our clients because they pay very well for your services.
We give our experienced groomers all the autonomy they need to manage their own time.
You can expect to earn $65K–100K per year, including 50% commission and tips.
Let us take care of the phones and the booking.
We give our experienced groomers all the autonomy they need to manage their own time.
*Benefits of being a groomer at Woof Gang Bakery* · Competitive salary and uncapped commission + high tips · Flexible schedule · Sign-on bonus for qualified groomers · Yearly tool sharpening allowance · Career growth opportunities · Personalized space · Equipment: tub, table, tethers, dryer, and nail grinder · All the supplies you need: shampoo, conditioner, and more · Personalized marketing to grow your business · On-going training opportunities · Benefits for full-time groomers · Paid time off and sick leave *Dog Groomer Responsibilities* • Bathing, drying, and brushing dogs to clean them, removing dead skin and debris from their coats, and adding shampoos and conditioners as needed • Massaging pets to relieve stress and improve blood circulation • Brushing and combing pets' fur to remove tangles and reduce shedding • Drying dogs using blow-dryers, brushes, or towels • Grooming dogs using clippers, scissors, or electric razors • Trimming and filing nails • Shaving the dog's face, neck, tail, and legs as needed to keep them in good condition • Cleaning ears, eyes, paws, and teeth as needed • Cleaning kennels or cages to remove feces, urine, or other waste products • Cleaning the salon, such as the floor, tables, and trash cans *Groomers Should Know About the Following Areas* • Canine psychology and temperament • Safety and sanitation • Breed identification • Skin and coat conditions • First aid and CPR • Parasites, including getting rid of them • Diseases and preventive vaccination • Common grooming products • Equipment handling • Coat pre-assessment and pre-work • Bathing and drying skills • Mat anatomy and safe removal • Nail and foot trimming • Ear cleaning • Tooth care • Anal gland expression (optional) *Cleaning* Cleaning is an important skill for dog groomers because they often work in areas where dogs have accidents or get sick.
Dog groomers need to know how to clean up after pets and disinfect areas to prevent the spread of germs.
They also need to know how to clean pet beds and other pet accessories.
*WOOF GANG BAKERY®* Your Neighborhood Pet Store® The leading specialty retailer of pet food, pet supplies, and professional pet grooming in North America, with more than 200 locations open or under development across the U.
S.
, Woof Gang Bakery offers the very best in pet care by providing quality products and grooming with a service-oriented approach.
Each location is a neighborhood store committed to pets’ well-being, health, and happiness.
Woof Gang Bakery Virginia Beach is an equal-opportunity employer.
All our associates will be treated fairly, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity and expression, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law.
Job Types: Part-time, Full-time Pay: $34,590.
41 - $90,000.
00 per year Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week Benefits: * Employee assistance program * Employee discount * Flexible schedule * Paid time off * Professional development assistance * Referral program Schedule: * 10 hour shift * 12 hour shift * 4 hour shift * 8 hour shift * Choose your own hours * Day shift * Monday to Friday * No weekends * Weekends as needed * Weekends only Supplemental pay types: * Bonus opportunities * Commission pay * Tips Work Location: In person