What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dog Groomer position at Tail Waggers?
Experienced Pet Groomer
We're looking for a caring, reliable, and experienced pet groomer to join our established grooming salon. Prefer at least one year of experience. Motivated recent grooming school graduates will be considered. We will also consider applicants with professional animal handling experience.
Our salon is designed so groomers can focus on what they do best—grooming dogs. We handle client communication, scheduling, check-in/check-out, and appointment management so you can concentrate on providing quality grooms in a low-stress environment.
Schedule
- Tuesday- Saturday
- Position begins as part-time during the training & transition period, moving to full time as you become established.
What We Offer
- Established client base
- Reception and scheduling handled for you
- Morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up model (no back-to-back appointment time slots)
- Supportive team environment
- Clean, organized salon
- Competitive pay - Hourly during training; commission-based once established
- Opportunity for growth and long-term employment
Responsibilities
- Groom dogs according to breed standards and client preferences
- Bathe, brush, dry, clip, and style pets safely and professionally
- Maintain a clean and organized grooming station
- Monitor pets for health concerns and communicate observations to management
- Treat every pet with patience, kindness, and respect
Qualifications
- Professional grooming experience preferred
- Ability to groom a variety of breeds and coat types
- Excellent animal handling skills
- Dependable, positive attitude, and strong work ethic
- Ability to work independently while being part of a team
- Must be able to comfortably groom 4-6 dogs a day
If you enjoy grooming and want to spend your day focused on pets instead of answering phones or managing appointments, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your resume, experience, and photos of your grooming work or portfolio if available.
Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $25