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Certified Pet Groomer

Second Home
West Des Moines, IA Part Time
POSTED ON 7/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/15/2026

About us

Pets are family at Second Home, we service all animals in our community.

Responsibilities:
- Provide excellent customer service by greeting pet owners and discussing their grooming needs.
- Perform grooming services such as bathing, brushing, haircuts, and nail trims for various breeds of dogs and cats.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of pets during the grooming process.
- Maintain a clean and sanitary work area.
- Communicate with pet owners regarding any health or behavior concerns observed during the grooming process.

- Provide services accommodating pets needs.

Experience:
- Previous experience as a pet groomer in a professional setting for 1-2 years or certification as a pet groomer.
- Knowledge of different breed standards and grooming techniques.
- Ability to handle and restrain animals safely and comfortably.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow specific instructions from pet owners.
- Excellent communication skills to interact with pet owners and understand their grooming preferences.

If you do not have experience, but would like to try pet grooming, DMACC and Penn Foster Online offers grooming programs to receive certification.

We are looking for someone who is available on Tuesday through Saturday. Shift times vary between the hours of 8am-4pm. Note that this position may require heavy lifting at times, as well as occasional kennel and cleaning duties.

If you are passionate about working with animals and have experience in pet grooming, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our team of dedicated pet care professionals!

We are a family owned business with over 15 years experience in the animal industry. We provide top-quality grooming, daycare, and boarding services. Our mission is to provide our community's pets with services leaving them feeling happy and healthy. Our #1 priority is our community's pets and their people.

Second Home is a great fun and clean work environment, with on-going training, experience working with animals, and opportunities to advance into other job roles. Our team members reflect Second Home's core values. 90 day grace period applies for all new employees.

If you are passionate about working with animals and have experience in pet grooming, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our team of dedicated pet care professionals!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule

Compensation Package:

  • Tips

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25,000 - $60,000

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