We are a leading doggie daycare looking to expand our services to include grooming. Our daycare emphasises on the positive care of dogs and hence we are looking for an ethical dog groomer to perform all grooming-related duties necessary to ensure that pets are neat, clean, and look their best. It is important that all dogs are treated with the utmost love and care.

**Responsibilities**:

- Dematting and detangling hair as required.
- Bathing, conditioning, and drying dogs.
- Trimming dogs’ nails, brushing their teeth, and cleaning their ears.
- Grooming and styling pets according to dog owners’ instructions or standard grooming styles.
- Accommodating special requests that dog owners may have.
- Identifying health issues in dogs, such as ear infections, skin conditions, or tooth decay, and informing pet owners of these observations.
- Ensuring that all dogs are safe during the grooming process.
- Routinely cleaning work areas.
- Recommending suitable products to dog owners.

**Requirements**:

- SKC Certification compulsory
- Proven professional grooming experience.
- Sound understanding of dog behavior.
- Understands low stress handling of dogs
- The ability to stand for long periods of time.
- The ability to treat all dogs with compassion.
- The ability to lift heavy dogs and equipment.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Exceptional customer service skills.

**Benefits**:

- Opportunity to head the grooming studio
- Career progression
- 5 days work week [off on weekends & public holidays]
- Performance bonus

**Salary**: $2,200.00 - $4,000.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Parental leave
- Professional development

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Commission pay

**Experience**:

- dog grooming: 2 years (preferred)

License/Certification:

- SKC Certificate (preferred)

Work Location: In person