About the Role:
We are looking for a professional and passionate Dog Groomer to join our team full-time. Our grooming salon is dedicated to providing the highest level of care and comfort to every dog, and we need someone who shares the same love, patience, and commitment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform professional dog grooming services including bathing, drying, brushing, cutting, trimming, de-matting, nail trimming, and ear cleaning.
- Handle dogs of all breeds, sizes, and temperaments with patience and care.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized grooming environment.
- Communicate effectively with pet owners about grooming needs, styles, and any observed health/skin issues.
- Follow salon standards and also be open to learning and applying our grooming techniques.
- Ensure the comfort and safety of every dog throughout the grooming process.
Requirements:
- Minimum 1 year of professional dog grooming experience (experience with a variety of breeds and coat types required).
- Strong grooming skills and familiarity with industry-standard grooming equipment.
- Must be patient, caring, and genuinely love animals.
- Ability to work calmly with nervous, anxious, or challenging dogs.
- Willingness to continue learning and improving grooming techniques.
- Must be reliable, responsible, and able to work as part of a team.
- Full-time availability (weekdays and some weekends).
What We Offer:
- A friendly, supportive work environment where pets come first.
- Competitive compensation based on experience and performance.
- Opportunities to grow with the business and further develop grooming skills.
- A workplace that values teamwork, respect, and compassion—for both pets and people.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Halifax, NS B4A 1B9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- How many years of dog grooming experience do you have?
- Have you handled dogs that are anxious, nervous, or unstable during grooming? If yes, how did you manage the situation?
- Would you be willing to share some examples of your past grooming work (photos or portfolio)?
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2025-10-01
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