What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dog Groomer position at Best Grooming, LLC?
Job Title: Dog Groomer
Location: Best Grooming LLC – Cleveland, TN
Position Type: Full-Time or Part-Time
About Us
Best Grooming is a locally owned, professional dog grooming salon in Cleveland, Tennessee, providing highly sought-after, award-winning grooming services with a focus on quality care, compassion, and creating a calm, respectful experience for every dog. We operate by individual appointments, allowing us to focus on each dog’s unique temperament, personality, and care needs while treating every pet like family.
Job Description
We are seeking a dependable, compassionate, and detail-oriented Dog Groomer to join our team. The ideal candidate should have at least 6 months of hands-on grooming experience, a gentle approach with dogs, and a commitment to providing excellent customer service.
The Dog Groomer will be responsible for bathing, drying, brushing, trimming, styling, and safely handling dogs of various breeds, sizes, coat types, and temperaments. This position requires patience, professionalism, and the ability to work in a clean, organized, and caring salon environment while maintaining the standards of our individual appointment model.
Responsibilities
- Perform full-service dog grooming, including bathing, drying, brushing, clipping, trimming, styling, and nail care
- Safely handle dogs of different sizes, breeds, coat conditions, and temperaments
- Provide attentive care through individual appointments focused on each dog’s specific needs
- Consult with clients regarding grooming needs, coat condition, temperament, and desired style
- Identify basic skin, coat, ear, or health concerns and communicate observations to management or pet owners
- Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary grooming station and salon environment
- Follow salon policies, safety procedures, and proper animal handling practices
- Provide kind, professional, and respectful customer service
- Work as part of a team to support the overall success and reputation of the salon
- Help uphold the standards of a highly sought-after, award-winning grooming experience
Desired Experience
- Minimum of 6 months of dog grooming experience preferred
- Experience with common breed cuts and coat types
- Ability to safely bathe, dry, brush, prep, and complete grooms
- Comfortable working with dogs of different sizes and temperaments
- Experience with difficult, nervous, senior, or high-energy dogs is a plus
- Strong attention to detail and pride in quality work
- Dependable, punctual, and able to manage individual appointments efficiently
Qualifications
- Compassionate and patient with animals
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift dogs as needed
- Reliable, professional, and team-oriented
- Willingness to continue learning and improving grooming skills
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone who truly loves dogs, takes pride in their work, and understands that grooming is not just about appearance — it is also about health, comfort, trust, and care. The right candidate will be dependable, teachable, gentle, and committed to helping us provide the best possible grooming experience for every dog and client.
How to Apply
Interested applicants may contact Best Grooming LLC to apply or submit their grooming experience, availability, and examples of previous work if available.
Pay: $14.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Uniform allowance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14 - $20