Professional Pet Groomer

Pawfect Placement • Full-time • United States • 3w ago

Are you ready to find the salon that truly fits your style, schedule, and career goals?

We specialize in connecting passionate dog groomers with salons that align with their skills, values, and professional aspirations. Unlike other job boards or agencies, we focus on YOU—the groomer—and take the time to understand your needs, wants, and non-negotiables. Our mission is to match you with a salon where you’ll thrive, feel valued, and love coming to work every day.

Duties

Perform grooming services including bathing, brushing, trimming, and nail clipping for various breeds of dogs and cats.
Assess the condition of pets' coats and skin, identifying any issues that may require veterinary attention.
Maintain a clean and organized grooming area, ensuring all tools and equipment are sanitized after each use.
Provide excellent customer service by communicating effectively with pet owners about grooming options and aftercare.
Handle pets safely using appropriate restraint techniques to ensure their comfort during grooming sessions.
Keep detailed records of each pet's grooming history, preferences, and any special needs or concerns.
Stay updated on the latest grooming techniques, trends, and products to enhance service quality.

Experience

Previous experience in pet grooming and animal handling is preferred
Familiarity with various dog breeds and their specific grooming needs is an advantage.
Skills in animal restraint, pet care, dog training, or kennel management will be beneficial in this role.
A genuine passion for animals combined with a commitment to providing high-quality care is essential for success as a Pet Groomer.

Please include a resume & portfolio that answers the following questions in order to best be matched. The more detailed you can answer, the better we will be able to match you with the best salon for your needs!

Do you want to specialize in a specific breed or service?
Describe your preferred schedule
Do you thrive in a fast-paced salon, or prefer a calm, one-on-one grooming environment?
What are your deal-breakers? (e.g., salon cleanliness, equipment quality, management style, etc.)
What city and state are you located?
Are you looking to work in a mobile grooming van or brick and mortar salon?
How many years have you been grooming professionally?
What are your short-term and long-term career goals in the grooming industry?
What is the most time-consuming or stressful part of your workday?
If you could improve one aspect of your grooming career instantly, what would it be?
Have you attended any grooming seminars, workshops, or courses before? If yes, what did you find most helpful? What could have been improved?

Let us do the hard work of finding your dream salon so you can focus on what you love—making dogs look and feel their best!

Ready to take the next step in your grooming career? Apply today and let us match you with a salon that truly values YOU.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $500.00 per day

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