Dog Groomer

Luckies Stay & Play; Albion; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Luckies Stay & Play is seeking a skilled, compassionate Professional Dog Groomer to deliver high-quality grooming in a premium, animal-focused environment. You will work with our team to ensure every appointment reflects the Luckies standard and keeps dogs comfortable.

You should bring proven grooming experience, knowledge of coat types, safe handling, and strong client communication. The role emphasizes meticulous notes, hygiene, and collaboration with care teams to coordinate arrivals and

Qualifications

• Professional dog grooming experience is required.
• Strong knowledge of coat types, grooming techniques and equipment.
• Ability to work with dogs of various breeds, sizes and temperaments.
• Patient, observant approach prioritising dog safety.
• Excellent client communication and ability to explain grooming recommendations.
• Good time management and attention to detail.
• Genuine passion for dogs and commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver professional grooming services tailored to each dog's coat type and appointment requirements.
• Perform pre-groom assessments to identify mats, skin issues, or sensitivities.
• Discuss grooming preferences with clients and explain maintenance tips.
• Use low-stress handling techniques and adjust approach to dog's temperament.
• Monitor dogs during grooming and adjust service for welfare.
• Maintain hygiene and safety of equipment, stations, and bathing areas.
• Follow cleaning, disinfection and incident-reporting procedures.
• Keep accurate grooming notes and share observations with clients and team.
• Manage appointment times without compromising animal welfare.
• Coordinate arrivals/departures with concierge and care teams.

Skills

Dog grooming experience

Coat types knowledge

Safe handling practices

Client communication

Time management

Tools

Grooming equipment

Job description

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.