Dog Groomer

Company: Whitestone doghouse
Location: Whitestone
Posted on: May 30, 2025

Job Description:

Are you a talented Dog Groomer with 3-7 years of experience and a passion for delivering high-quality grooming? Whitestone Doghouse a top-rated and well-established pet grooming salon, is seeking a skilled and dependable Groomer to join our professional team. We're looking for someone confident in breed-standard and custom cuts, with strong scissoring and clipper skills. While bathing and prepping dogs is not a required part of this role, you should have the ability to perform those tasks if needed. If you're ready to take the next step in your grooming career in a supportive, pet-focused environment with steady clientele, we'd love to meet you! Key Responsibilities: Perform expert grooming and styling for dogs of all breeds and coat types Deliver breed-standard and custom cuts with exceptional scissoring and clipper techniques Collaborate with bathers and prep staff to ensure dogs are ready for grooming Communicate clearly with pet parents regarding grooming requests and pet behavior Maintain grooming tools, equipment, and a clean, professional workstation Ensure a calm, safe, and stress-free experience for all pets in your care Qualifications: 3-7 years of professional dog grooming experience required Proficient in breed-specific cuts and grooming all coat types Strong portfolio or proven track record of high-quality grooming work Ability to bathe and prep dogs when needed, though not required in this role Comfortable in a fast-paced grooming environment Excellent communication and customer service skills Able to safely lift and handle dogs of various sizes Certification from a recognized grooming school is a plus What We Offer: Established and steady client base with regular appointments Competitive commission-based pay or hourly rate (based on experience) All grooming tools, products, and equipment provided Flexible scheduling and paid time off Employee discounts on retail and grooming services Clean, modern workstations in a collaborative, pet-loving team environment Employment Type: Full Time Bonus/Commission: No

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