Pet Groomer/Grooming Apprentice

About the role

Does your dog have a closet full of clothes? Is your cat so cool they need to wear shades? We call that petcentricity. We’re looking for pet-loving people to join our grooming team! Whether you’re an experienced Pet Groomer/Pet Stylist or interested in becoming a Grooming Apprentice, we’d love to meet you. If you already have professional grooming experience, bring your skills and help pets look and feel their best. If you’re new to grooming but eager to learn, we’ll provide hands-on training and development to help you build a career as a professional groomer.

Responsibilities

• Bathe, brush, dry, clip, and style dogs
• Perform nail trims and other basic grooming services
• Groom to breed standards or customize styles based on pet parent requests
• Learn professional grooming techniques, tools, equipment, and breed standards
• Safely handle dogs of different sizes, breeds, and temperaments
• Make pet safety, comfort, and well-being your top priority
• Provide friendly, neighborly service to pet parents
• Build relationships with clients and help grow your grooming book
• Recommend products and services based on each pet’s needs
• Keep the grooming salon clean, safe, and organized
• Support the store team during grooming downtime
• Continue developing your skills and growing your grooming career

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Previous experience in pet care, animal handling, retail, or customer service is a plus, but not required
• Ability to lift, move, and handle pets or equipment up to 65 lbs
• Ability to stand, bend, and stoop for extended periods
• Ability to learn through hands-on training and online grooming coursework
• Comfortable using grooming tools and salon equipment (training provided)
• Must be 18+ years old and able to meet hiring requirements set by the local franchise owner

Qualifications

• Experienced Groomers: Professional pet grooming, dog grooming, or pet stylist experience is required. Experience with breed-standard cuts, clipping, hand scissoring, finishing techniques, animal behavior, and safe handling is a plus.
• Grooming Apprentices: No professional grooming experience is required. Previous experience in pet care, veterinary clinics, boarding, daycare, retail, or customer service is a plus. We’re looking for someone who is motivated to learn and interested in developing into a professional Pet