"Pride is a personal commitment. It is an attitude which separates excellence from mediocrity." -- Author Unknown As employees at Healthy Spot we feel pride in the work that we do. We believe in inspiring healthy pet lifestyles by creating authentic experiences with customers and fostering a sense of community. At Healthy Spot, employees are team members, caregivers to four-legged friends, public educators, and role models. Our pride in our work is what allows us to exceptionally serve dogs, customers, the Healthy Spot team, and our communities. We are looking for a full-time Experienced Groomer to join our high energy, fun and customer friendly team! Being a Groomer is a craft. It is a craft that Healthy Spot takes pride in. We are looking for an experienced candidate who takes his or her craft seriously. The personal pride in grooming an animal is an absolute necessary quality that Healthy Spot looks for in the talented Groomer! The Ideal Candidate ... MUST love dogs (cats too) Must have experience in grooming dogs Must have a high level of dedication to learning a craft Must be driven and committed Must believe in high standards - does not accept mediocrity Must be detailed-oriented and meticulous Must be outgoing and personable Must be a self-starter and quick learner Must have excellent oral communication skills Must have contagious high energy Must be detailed oriented and enthusiastic about cleanliness Must be flexible, punctual and reliable Must be capable of working independently and in a team environment Must be capable of dealing with demanding and eccentric clients Must be capable of handling a fast pace, high stress environment The Groomer Will. . . -Continue to master the art of grooming our furry friends -Provide unparalleled customer service -Educate customers about salon products and services -Maintain an upscale salon atmosphere and environment -Continue with ongoing training and education on learning new techniques and styles -Book appointments and balance schedules -Maintain filing systems and maintain orderly paperwork -Other duties as assigned Please respond with a resume. Please also articulate the following: 1) Why you would be an immediate value adding team member 2) Why you are the best candidate for the Experienced Groomer position 3) What your favorite breed is and why Resumes without cover letters will not be considered. It's your opportunity to allow us to get to know your unique personality! Company Description We are a fast growing, upscale, upbeat, healthy and earth friendly pet products and services store. As our company grows, we are always looking to add new members to our team. We look for team members to grow with our company and are looking for individuals to stay with us long term. In that sense, our recruiting efforts are stringent to find the unique individual. We realize our success is based on our team members. Without the individual personalities and quirks that shine in and out of the Healthy Spot atmosphere, Healthy Spot would not exist. As such, we love to promote from within and spend time and resources to foster each team member's growth. We are proud to see team members grow from entry level to manager positions and see them gain skills and confidence both professionally and personally! Our Los Angeles stores make customers feel welcomed and at ease, and we have now expanded into our first Orange County store in Costa Mesa! We are committed to unleashing each family's passion for their dogs by offering the finest products and services, quality information and highest care while breeding social awareness of humane compassion and canine education for the community -- all for your dog's mind, body, and bowl.