Onyva Dog Spa Hiring Professional Dog Groomer Base + Tips

At Onyva Dog Spa, we believe that dogs are not just pets but members of our families and communities.  Our innovative salon places dog wellness, skin and coat maintenance, and client, community, and education at the center of everything we do.

As we continue to grow, we are seeking skilled, enthusiastic, and professional Part-Time Dog Groomers to join the team in our 5-star, high-end dog salon on Newbury Street. Our Groomers bathe, blow-dry, trim nails, and perform breed-standard styling and clipping on all kinds of dogs. Experience with dog grooming is essential, as is the willingness to undergo additional training in our unique products and techniques as appropriate. This is a stepping-stone opportunity for an ambitious person who loves dogs and is seeking a career in a sophisticated, emergent brand. 

What We Offer:

• Living Wages
  
• Access to Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
  
• Ongoing Growth & Training
  
• Significant Opportunity for Advancement
  

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Bathe, condition, and dry dogs with products appropriate for skin and coat type
  
• Ensure that all dogs are safely monitored at all times throughout the grooming process
  
• Groom and style dogs according to owner preference and/or Spa Manager instructions
  
• Maintain a clean work environment
  
• Maintain grooming tools and equipment
  
• Inform Spa Manager or dog owner of all health concerns that may be observed during the grooming process
  
• Safely de-mat and de-tangle coat using appropriate tools
  
• Perform additional pet hygiene practices including nail trimming, tooth brushing, and ear cleaning
  
• Uphold all policies, procedures, and grooming guidelines set by Onyva
  
• Behave at all times as a member of the Onyva team, demonstrating respect and compassion for the grooming team members, physical spa space, and customers (dog and human)
  

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
  
• 18 years of age or older
  
• Ability to speak and understand English
  
• Ability to work weekends
  
• Experience bathing, drying, and brushing dogs
  
• Experience with clipping and scissor technique
  
• Familiarity with standard/breed cuts
  
• Familiarity with dog anatomy and behavior
  
• Able to work around pet hair and dander
  
• Willingness to be educated about our products and services
  
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
  
• Reliable transportation to Newbury Street in Boston (we are on the Green Line of the T)
  
• Physically capable of standing on feet for long periods of time
  
• Ability to maintain a clean work environment
  
• Other duties as required
  

We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.