Experienced Dog Groomer (Stylist) | Smithfield

About the role

Petstock Smithfield is seeking dog groomers to join their salon team on a Tuesday - Saturday roster. Part time, casual, and varied full-time rostered days may also be considered based on prior experience and ability.

Responsibilities

• Provide full grooming services for a variety of breeds, including bathing, drying, nail clipping, brushing, combing, and both generic and breed-specific clipping
• Create and embed strong safety practices throughout the salon and store
• Coordinate the grooming salon and clients in conjunction with the Store Manager
• Make client bookings
• Aid the store shop floor team in providing exceptional customer service
• Maintain a consistently high standard of salon presentation and oversee stock management
• Support local marketing opportunities and recruitment referral programs
• Work with the team to achieve and exceed sales targets
• Maintain a strong safety mindset with commitment to create a culture of safety within your team

Requirements

• Experience in professional dog grooming
• Qualification in Grooming preferred
• Good knowledge of specific breed clips, with a commitment to maintaining grooming styles and brand/product knowledge
• Physically fit, with the ability to lift heavy animals as required
• Demonstrated experience in handling and working with live animals
• Advanced understanding of zoonotic and skin diseases and how to identify them
• Proven ability to exceed grooming KPIs through high-quality care, customer satisfaction, and strong team collaboration
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and effectively engage with customers and team members
• Strong attention to detail

Qualifications

• Experience in professional dog grooming
• Qualification in Grooming preferred
• Good knowledge of specific breed clips, with a commitment to maintaining grooming styles and brand/product knowledge
• Physically fit, with the ability to lift heavy animals as required
• Demonstrated experience in handling and working with live animals
• Advanced understanding of zoonotic and skin diseases and how to identify them
• Proven ability to exceed grooming KPIs through high-quality care, customer satisfaction, and strong team collaboration
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and effectively engage with customers and team members
• Strong attention to detail

Benefits

• Free access to mental health, financial & wellbeing support services through our Sonder service
• Opportunity to purchase up to 2 weeks of Additional Paid leave & 4 weeks of paid parental leave
• Health and wellness services at a great corporate discount
• Exclusive access to Workplace Banking
• Opportunities to give back through the Petstock Foundation and community partnerships

Schedule

Full-time roster on Tuesday - Saturday

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience