Pet Groomer

THE PET DOCTOR; Sharjah; On-site; AED 33,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pet Doctor Center in Sharjah, UAE, is seeking a dedicated Pet Groomer for a full-time, on-site role. You will bathe, brush, trim coats, clip nails, and ensure pet comfort while adhering to hygiene and safety standards.

You will assess coat and skin conditions, communicate grooming options to clients, maintain accurate service records, and collaborate with veterinary and support staff to deliver a positive experience for pets and their caregivers.

Qualifications

• Strong animal care and welfare skills; handle pets safely.
• Solid pet care skills: bathing, brushing, coat trimming, nail and ear care.
• Excellent communication and customer service to explain options.
• Experience as groomer or animal handler preferred.
• Attention to detail, good time management, safe in a busy clinic.
• On-site Sharjah UAE, able to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Certifications in grooming or animal care are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Groom pets according to styles and hygiene standards.
• Assess coat and skin conditions; monitor stress in animals.
• Communicate grooming options and aftercare to clients.
• Keep grooming areas clean and organized; maintain records.
• Collaborate with veterinary and support staff for a positive experience.

Skills

Animal care

Animal welfare

Pet grooming

Communication

Customer service

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Pet grooming certification

Job description

Company Description

The Pet Doctor Center is a professional animal healthcare and grooming facility committed to providing safe, high-quality services for pets and their caregivers. The clinic focuses on creating a welcoming environment where animals receive attentive care and clients receive clear, respectful communication. Team members work collaboratively to maintain clean, well-equipped grooming and treatment areas that support both comfort and safety. The clinic values continuous learning, practical skills, and a genuine passion for animal welfare. Employees are encouraged to contribute ideas that improve service quality and the overall client experience.

Role Description

The Pet Groomer is a full-time, on-site role based in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The Pet Groomer will perform daily grooming tasks, including bathing, drying, brushing, trimming, nail clipping, and ear cleaning for a variety of companion animals according to agreed styles and hygiene standards. The role involves assessing each pet’s coat and skin condition, monitoring behavior for signs of stress or discomfort, and handling animals safely and gently at all times. The Pet Groomer will communicate with clients about grooming options, care instructions, and follow-up recommendations, while maintaining accurate service records. The position also includes keeping grooming areas clean and organized, following clinic policies and safety protocols, and collaborating with veterinary and support staff to ensure a positive experience for pets and clients.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Animal Care and Animal Welfare skills, with the ability to handle pets safely, compassionately, and in line with clinic guidelines.


• Candidates should possess solid Pet Care skills, including bathing, brushing, coat trimming, nail and ear care, and basic skin and coat assessment.


• Candidates should possess excellent Communication and Customer Service skills to explain grooming options, manage expectations, and provide respectful, clear updates to clients.


• Candidates should ideally have prior experience as a pet groomer, animal handler, or in a related animal services role.


• Candidates should demonstrate attention to detail, good time management, and the ability to work safely in a busy clinical environment.


• Candidates should be comfortable working on-site in Sharjah United Arab Emirates, and collaborating effectively with a diverse, multidisciplinary team.


• Relevant certifications in pet grooming or animal care are beneficial; ongoing interest in professional development and learning is highly valued.