At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver top-notch grooming services while ensuring each dog's comfort and safety.
- Company: Join Luckies, a premium pet grooming company that values quality and compassion.
- Benefits: Enjoy a supportive team environment and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative culture focused on individualised care for every furry friend.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in pets' lives while doing what you love.
- Qualifications: Experience in dog grooming and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 24300 - 29700 $ per year.
We're looking for a skilled, compassionate Professional Dog Groomer who takes pride in their craft and understands the importance of safe handling, clear communication and individualised care.
You'll deliver quality grooming services within a premium, animal-focused environment, working collaboratively with our wider team to ensure every appointment reflects the Luckies standard.
Key responsibilities
- Deliver professional grooming services appropriate to each dog's coat type, condition, breed characteristics and agreed appointment requirements.
- Conduct pre-groom assessments, identifying matting, skin concerns, sensitivities or other issues that may affect the service.
- Communicate with clients about grooming preferences, practical limitations and appropriate coat maintenance.
- Use safe, low-stress handling techniques and adapt your approach to each dog's temperament and comfort.
- Monitor dogs throughout the grooming process and stop or modify a service if safety or welfare concerns arise.
- Maintain grooming equipment, tools, workstations and bathing areas to high hygiene and safety standards.
- Follow safe equipment use, cleaning, disinfection and incident-reporting procedures.
- Maintain accurate grooming notes and communicate relevant observations to clients and authorised team members.
- Manage appointment time effectively while never compromising animal welfare to meet a schedule.
- Work collaboratively with the concierge and animal care teams to coordinate arrivals, departures and service handovers.
About you
- Demonstrated professional dog grooming experience.
- Strong knowledge of coat types, grooming techniques, equipment and safe handling practices.
- Confidence working with a range of breeds, sizes, coat conditions and temperaments.
- A patient, observant approach that prioritises the dog's comfort and safety.
- Strong client communication skills and the ability to explain grooming recommendations clearly.
- Good time management, attention to detail and pride in maintaining a clean, organised workspace.
- A genuine passion for dogs and a commitment to ongoing professional development.
About us
At Luckies, grooming is about more than the finished look.
It's an opportunity to support a pet's comfort, coat health and wellbeing while creating a positive experience for both the animal and their human.
We believe great grooming combines technical skill with empathy.
You'll be part of a team that values quality over rushing, encourages collaboration and recognises that every dog deserves care tailored to their needs.
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