Full Time Pet Groomer

Pet Valu Canada Inc. (Company); Tillsonburg; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Pet Valu in Tillsonburg, Ontario is seeking a professional Pet Groomer with at least 1 year of experience to take over an existing clientele. The groomer will provide bathing, clipping, nails, and related services in a busy salon.

Start date mid to late August 2026. Hours: 35–40 per week, Saturdays required. Pay is commission-based (65% to the groomer, 35% to the shop).

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year grooming experience
• Professional grooming techniques for various breeds
• Client-facing skills and ability to manage pets calmly

Responsibilities

• Provide bathing, drying, clipping and hand scissoring services
• Perform medicated dips, ear cleansing and nail trims as requested
• Maintain salon hygiene and client communication to ensure satisfaction

Skills

Dog grooming

Client retention

Customer service

Tools

Grooming tools

Scissors

Clippers

Job description

Location: Tillsonburg, Ontario

Job Description

Steady grooming salon with existing clientele, looking for a Pet Groomer with minimum one year experience, Current Groomer is leaving the profession, so we are looking for someone to take over their clientele.

Start Date: Mid to Late August 2026. Expected Hours: 35-40/week (Saturdays required) Wage: This position will be commission based, 65% them 35%.

Your Grooming Career

At PetValu we are not only animal care enthusiasts, but we are pet owners as well and our core values are centered around providing our customers with service that consistently delivers on quality and excellent customer experience. We run the business tasks so you can have more time to pamper every pooch that comes in. We supply Grooming Table, Grooming Tub, High Velocity Dryer, and Products. Groomer to Supply grooming tools, scissors, clippers etc.

What you will bring to our team

• A minimum of 1 year professional grooming experience
• Professional grooming techniques for a variety of dog breeds.
• Grooming services, including bathing, drying, clipping, hand scissoring, medicated and general cleansing, parasite control baths, pedicures, medicated dips and ear cleansing, as requested for each pet
• Specialized grooming utilizing techniques which vary depending on type of hair, coat, breed and owner instructions
• Adaptability and customer focused Entrepreneurial drive and the ability to increase clientele.
• Groomer must also have their own Insurance coverage.

Pet Valu is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Work Place. We believe in investing in the development of our people and have an industry-leading promotion rate. Our mission is to offer the highest quality products at a great value to improve the quality of life for all pets and pet owners.