First Name*
Last Name*
Email Address*
Phone*
What's your citizenship / employment eligibility?*
No answer I am a U.S. Citizen/Permanent Resident Non-citizen allowed to work for any employer Non-citizen allowed to work for current employer Non-citizen seeking work authorization I am a Canadian Citizen/Permanent Resident Other
Are you 18 years of age or older?*
No answer Yes No
May we text you about your job application?*
-- No answer -- Yes No
How much professional grooming experience do you have? (Includes paid work in a salon, mobile van, or vet setting—not just bathing or trimming your own pets.) (Select one)*
-- No answer -- Less than 1 year 1 year 2 years 3–5 years 6+ years No, I haven’t done this professionally
Have you had at least one paid dog grooming position with the same employer that lasted 12 consecutive months or longer since 2019?*
-- No answer -- Yes No
Have you remained in a single paid dog grooming position for at least 12 consecutive months at the same company (anytime between 2023–present)?*
-- No answer -- Yes No
Please select all time blocks you are available to work consistently each week.*
This role involves lifting up to 50 lbs, standing for long periods, bending, brushing, bathing, and safely handling dogs up to 150 lbs. Which of the following job requirements can you perform with or without accommodation?*
-- No answer -- Stand for 3–5 hours Safely handle dogs up to 150 lbs Perform repetitive grooming motions using scissors, clippers, and hand tools Walk, bend, stoop, and reach as part of daily grooming tasks Communicate clearly with clients (talking and listening) Use a phone or tablet to confirm, rebook, and update appointments
How many minutes do you live from our facility at 6628 Evergreen Way, Everett 98203?*
-- No answer -- 1-4 minutes 5-9 minutes 10-14 minutes 15-19 minutes 20-24 minutes 25-29 minutes 30+ minutes
Will you be able to pass a federal background check?*
-- No answer -- Yes No
When you begin a groom, what do you naturally focus on first?*
-- No answer -- A. Getting your setup organized so the rest of the groom flows smoothly B. Giving the dog a moment to settle so you can read how they’re feelin C. Looking over the coat and deciding the most effective way to approach the groom D. Getting into motion and finding a comfortable working pace as you go
If you finish a groom early, what do you typically do next?*
-- No answer -- A. Reset your space or prep small things that help the rest of the day run smoothly B. Check on the dog or make sure they’re relaxed and comfortable C. Review the work you just finished and fine-tune your groom for next time D. Jump into a quick task, such as folding towels or pulling seasonal bandanas
If a groom is taking longer or shorter than expected, what’s your first instinct?*
-- No answer -- A. Adjust the flow of your day so everything still feels steady and predictable B. Keep things calm so the dog and owner stay comfortable with the change C. Recalculate how to make the new timing efficient without losing quality D. Shift gears quickly and adapt so the day keeps moving
Which type of client communication feels most natural to you?*
-- No answer -- A. Keeping things consistent — quick notes, confirmations, and clear updates B. Connecting warmly with clients and celebrating their dog C. Share an update about the groom like “The nails were long this time.” D. Keeping it quick so you can get back to your next groom
When you’re grooming a dog, what kind of workflow feels most natural to you?*
-- No answer -- A. Following a steady, repeatable sequence that keeps the entire groom consistent B. Adjusting the pace based on how the dog is feeling throughout the groom C. Organizing the groom around what’s most efficient for the dog’s coat and technique D. Keeping the process flexible so you can move quickly when the moment’s right
To help us build safe, realistic schedules, we ask groomers to place themselves based on what they can personally complete without requiring another person to assist. (This is about capability, not volume or preference.) Which option best reflects your current grooming ability?*
-- No answer -- I can safely complete full grooms on both small and large dogs on my own. I may intentionally limit how many large dogs I schedule (for example, one per day), but I do not require another person to assist in order to complete the groom. I can complete full grooms on small dogs on my own, but typically require another person to assist with lifting, stabilizing, or managing large dogs. I groom small dogs only and do not groom large dogs. I am still building experience and have not regularly completed full grooms across a range of dog sizes.
Below are statements that describe different ways grooming salons operate.*